How to pronounce knifefish
Say it like NY-fish. Knifefish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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- NY
- fish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knifefish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- fishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of knifefish
American and British speakers say knifefish in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪfɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈnaɪfɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NY-fish.
What does knifefish mean?
- Any of numerous fish with knife-shaped bodies, from several different families.
Where does knifefish come from?
From knife + fish.
Questions about saying knifefish
How do you pronounce knifefish?
Say NY-fish. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪfɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knifefish?
Knifefish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · fish.
Do Americans and Brits say knifefish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪfɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪfɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.