How to pronounce fishkill
Say it like FISH-kil. Fishkill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce fishkill. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FISH
- kil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fishkill 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.
- kilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fishkill
American and British speakers say fishkill in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪʃˌkɪl/ in the US and /ˈfɪʃˌkɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FISH-kil.
What does fishkill mean?
- An environmental event in which fish are killed.
Where does fishkill come from?
From fish + kill.
Questions about saying fishkill
How do you pronounce fishkill?
Say FISH-kil. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪʃˌkɪl/. In British English it is /ˈfɪʃˌkɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fishkill?
Fishkill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH). Broken into parts: FISH · kil.
Do Americans and Brits say fishkill the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪʃˌkɪl/ and the British form is /ˈfɪʃˌkɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.