How to pronounce fishing
Say it like FISH-ing. Fishing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH).
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- FISH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fishing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fishing
American and British speakers say fishing in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FISH-ing.
What does fishing mean?
- the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
- the occupation of catching fish for a living
Where does fishing come from?
From Middle English fischynge, equivalent to fish + -ing.
Questions about saying fishing
How do you pronounce fishing?
Say FISH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fishing?
Fishing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH). Broken into parts: FISH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say fishing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.