How to pronounce jewfish
Say it like JOO-fish. Jewfish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce jewfish. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- JOO
- fish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jewfish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- fishGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jewfish
American and British speakers say jewfish in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒuˌfɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈdʒuːˌfɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOO-fish.
What does jewfish mean?
- Epinephelus itajara (Atlantic goliath grouper, spotted jewfish)
- Johnius australis (bottlenose jewfish)
- Lateolabrax japonicus (Japanese seabass)
Where does jewfish come from?
For Australian fish such as Argyrosomus species, jewel and fish; see jewie.
Questions about saying jewfish
How do you pronounce jewfish?
Say JOO-fish. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒuˌfɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒuːˌfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jewfish?
Jewfish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO). Broken into parts: JOO · fish.
Do Americans and Brits say jewfish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒuˌfɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈdʒuːˌfɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.