How to pronounce fishmonger
Say it like FISH-muhng-gher. Fishmonger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH).
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- FISH
- muhng
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fishmonger 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.
- muhngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fishmonger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FISH-muhng-guh.
What does fishmonger mean?
- A person who sells fish.
- A shop that sells fish; a fishmonger's shop, a fishmonger's.
Where does fishmonger come from?
From Middle English fisshemonger; equivalent to fish + monger.
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Questions about saying fishmonger
How do you pronounce fishmonger?
Say FISH-muhng-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋɡər/. In British English it is /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fishmonger?
Fishmonger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH). Broken into parts: FISH · muhng · gher.
Is fishmonger pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋɡə/ (FISH-muhng-guh).