How to pronounce guitarfish
Say it like ghih-TAR-fish. Guitarfish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAR).
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- ghih
- TAR
- fish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guitarfish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ghihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fishGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of guitarfish
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ghih-TAH-fish.
What does guitarfish mean?
- Any of the family Rhinobatidae of rays with elongated bodies, flattened heads and trunks, and small, ray-like wings.
- Any of the family Glaucostegidae of rays, formally classified under the family Rhinobatidae.
Where does guitarfish come from?
From guitar + fish, from its body shape.
Words that rhyme with guitarfish
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Questions about saying guitarfish
How do you pronounce guitarfish?
Say ghih-TAR-fish. The American pronunciation is /ɡɪˈtɑrˌfɪʃ/. In British English it is /ɡɪˈtɑːˌfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guitarfish?
Guitarfish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAR). Broken into parts: ghih · TAR · fish.
Is guitarfish pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɡɪˈtɑːˌfɪʃ/ (ghih-TAH-fish).