How to pronounce lungfish
Say it like LUHNG-fish. Lungfish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHNG).
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- LUHNG
- fish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lungfish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- fishGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lungfish
American and British speakers say lungfish in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌŋˌfɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈlʌŋˌfɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHNG-fish.
What does lungfish mean?
- An air-breathing fish, of the class Dipnoi, that have four limblike appendages instead of fins
Where does lungfish come from?
From lung + fish.
Questions about saying lungfish
How do you pronounce lungfish?
Say LUHNG-fish. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌŋˌfɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈlʌŋˌfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lungfish?
Lungfish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHNG). Broken into parts: LUHNG · fish.
Do Americans and Brits say lungfish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌŋˌfɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈlʌŋˌfɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.