How to pronounce offish
Say it like AW-fish. Offish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- fish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Offish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of offish
American and British speakers say offish in essentially the same way: /ˈɔfɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈɒfɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: OF-ish.
What does offish mean?
- Aloof, standoffish.
Where does offish come from?
From off + -ish.
Words that rhyme with offish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of offish.
Questions about saying offish
How do you pronounce offish?
Say AW-fish. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔfɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈɒfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in offish?
Offish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · fish.
Do Americans and Brits say offish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔfɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈɒfɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.