How to pronounce fishy
Say it like FISH-ee. Fishy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH).
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- FISH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fishy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fishy
American and British speakers say fishy in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪʃi/ in the US and /ˈfɪʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FISH-ee.
What does fishy mean?
- Of, from, or similar to fish.“What is that fishy odor?”
- Suspicious; inspiring doubt.“I don't trust him; his claims seem fishy to me.”
- Of a drag queen or a trans woman: appearing very feminine and resembling a cisgender woman.
- Diminutive of fish. How to pronounce fish
Where does fishy come from?
From Middle English fishi, fischey, equivalent to fish + -y.
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Words that rhyme with fishy
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Questions about saying fishy
How do you pronounce fishy?
Say FISH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪʃi/. In British English it is /ˈfɪʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fishy?
Fishy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH). Broken into parts: FISH · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say fishy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪʃi/ and the British form is /ˈfɪʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.