How to pronounce killifish
Say it like KIL-ih-fish. Killifish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL).
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- KIL
- ih
- fish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Killifish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of killifish
American and British speakers say killifish in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪlɪfɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈkɪlɪfɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIL-ih-fish.
What does killifish mean?
- Any of a number of tiny fish in the Cyprinodontiformes order of ray-finned fish.
Where does killifish come from?
From killie (“killifish”, perhaps from kill (“channel, creek”)) or kill, + fish.
Questions about saying killifish
How do you pronounce killifish?
Say KIL-ih-fish. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪlɪfɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈkɪlɪfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in killifish?
Killifish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL). Broken into parts: KIL · ih · fish.
Do Americans and Brits say killifish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪlɪfɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈkɪlɪfɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.