How to pronounce paddlefish
Say it like PAD-ul-fish. Paddlefish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAD).
- PAD
- ul
- fish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paddlefish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep 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 paddlefish
American and British speakers say paddlefish in essentially the same way: /ˈpædəlˌfɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈpædəlˌfɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAD-ul-fish.
What does paddlefish mean?
- Any of several primitive fish, of the family Polyodontidae, that have a long snout shaped like a paddle.
- The American paddlefish.
Where does paddlefish come from?
From paddle + fish.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- shovelfish
- spadefish
Questions about saying paddlefish
How do you pronounce paddlefish?
Say PAD-ul-fish. The American pronunciation is /ˈpædəlˌfɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈpædəlˌfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paddlefish?
Paddlefish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAD). Broken into parts: PAD · ul · fish.
Do Americans and Brits say paddlefish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpædəlˌfɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈpædəlˌfɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.