How to pronounce oafish
Say it like OH-fish. Oafish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- fish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oafish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of oafish
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-fish.
What does oafish mean?
- Characteristic of or resembling an oaf; clumsy, stupid.
Where does oafish come from?
From oaf + -ish.
Words that rhyme with oafish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oafish.
Questions about saying oafish
How do you pronounce oafish?
Say OH-fish. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊfɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oafish?
Oafish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · fish.
Is oafish pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊfɪʃ/ (OH-fish).