How to pronounce flatfish
Say it like FLAT-fish. Flatfish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAT).
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- FLAT
- fish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flatfish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fishGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of flatfish
American and British speakers say flatfish in essentially the same way: /ˈflætˌfɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈflætˌfɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAT-fish.
What does flatfish mean?
- A fish of the order Pleuronectiformes, the adults of which have both eyes on one side and usually swim with the other side down, such as a flounder, a halibut, or a sole.
Where does flatfish come from?
From flat + fish.
Words that rhyme with flatfish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flatfish.
Questions about saying flatfish
How do you pronounce flatfish?
Say FLAT-fish. The American pronunciation is /ˈflætˌfɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈflætˌfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flatfish?
Flatfish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAT). Broken into parts: FLAT · fish.
Do Americans and Brits say flatfish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflætˌfɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈflætˌfɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.