How to pronounce fishman
Say it like FISH-man. Fishman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH).
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- FISH
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fishman 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.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of fishman
American and British speakers say fishman in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪʃˌmæn/ in the US and /ˈfɪʃˌmæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: FISH-man.
What does fishman mean?
- A man who sells fish.
- A mythic or fictional being that is part man, part fish.
Where does fishman come from?
From Middle English fisscheman; equivalent to fish + -man.
Questions about saying fishman
How do you pronounce fishman?
Say FISH-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪʃˌmæn/. In British English it is /ˈfɪʃˌmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fishman?
Fishman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH). Broken into parts: FISH · man.
Do Americans and Brits say fishman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪʃˌmæn/ and the British form is /ˈfɪʃˌmæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.