How to pronounce monkfish
Say it like MUHNGK-fish. Monkfish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHNGK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce monkfish. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MUHNGK
- fish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monkfish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- fishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of monkfish
American and British speakers say monkfish in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌŋkfɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈmʌŋkfɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHNGK-fish.
What does monkfish mean?
- Any large bottom-dwelling anglerfish of the genus Lophius, such as Lophius piscatorius, of the Atlantic, having a large head and mouth.
- An angel shark, of the genus Squatina.
- A sea monk (“folkloric creature”).
Where does monkfish come from?
From monk + fish.
Questions about saying monkfish
How do you pronounce monkfish?
Say MUHNGK-fish. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌŋkfɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌŋkfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monkfish?
Monkfish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHNGK). Broken into parts: MUHNGK · fish.
Do Americans and Brits say monkfish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌŋkfɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈmʌŋkfɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.