How to pronounce fistfight
Say it like FIST-fyte. Fistfight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIST).
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- FIST
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fistfight pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FISTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of fistfight
American and British speakers say fistfight in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪstˌfaɪt/ in the US and /ˈfɪstˌfaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIST-fyte.
What does fistfight mean?
- A fight using bare fists.
- To fight using bare fists.
Where does fistfight come from?
From fist + fight.
Questions about saying fistfight
How do you pronounce fistfight?
Say FIST-fyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪstˌfaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfɪstˌfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fistfight?
Fistfight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIST). Broken into parts: FIST · fyte.
Do Americans and Brits say fistfight the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪstˌfaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈfɪstˌfaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.