How to pronounce ghoti
Say it like FISH. Ghoti is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FISH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ghoti 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.
American vs British pronunciation of ghoti
American and British speakers say ghoti in essentially the same way: /fɪʃ/ in the US and /fɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FISH.
What does ghoti mean?
- Alternative letter-case form of Ghoti.
- A type of small Bengali waterpot used for washing.
Words that rhyme with ghoti
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ghoti.
Words that sound like ghoti
Questions about saying ghoti
How do you pronounce ghoti?
Say FISH. The American pronunciation is /fɪʃ/. In British English it is /fɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ghoti?
Ghoti is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FISH.
Do Americans and Brits say ghoti the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɪʃ/ and the British form is /fɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as ghoti?
Ghoti sounds the same as fish in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.