How to pronounce needlefish
Say it like NEE-dul-fish. Needlefish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- dul
- fish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Needlefish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fishGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of needlefish
American and British speakers say needlefish in essentially the same way: /ˈnidəlˌfɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈniːdəlˌfɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-dul-fish.
What does needlefish mean?
- Any of certain species of slender fish, principally of the family Belonidae, many usually found in shallow marine habitats.
Where does needlefish come from?
From needle + fish.
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Questions about saying needlefish
How do you pronounce needlefish?
Say NEE-dul-fish. The American pronunciation is /ˈnidəlˌfɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈniːdəlˌfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in needlefish?
Needlefish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · dul · fish.
Do Americans and Brits say needlefish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnidəlˌfɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈniːdəlˌfɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.