How to pronounce fishnet
Say it like FISH-net. Fishnet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH).
- FISH
- net
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fishnet 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.
- netKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of fishnet
American and British speakers say fishnet in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪʃnɛt/ in the US and /ˈfɪʃnɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FISH-net.
What does fishnet mean?
- A net used to catch fish.“The fishnets were hung over bushes to dry.”
- A fabric mesh with an open diamond-shaped structure.
- Stockings made of fishnet fabric.“Fishnets are for catching men.”
Where does fishnet come from?
From Middle English fishnet; equivalent to fish + net.
Questions about saying fishnet
How do you pronounce fishnet?
Say FISH-net. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪʃnɛt/. In British English it is /ˈfɪʃnɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fishnet?
Fishnet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH). Broken into parts: FISH · net.
Do Americans and Brits say fishnet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪʃnɛt/ and the British form is /ˈfɪʃnɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.