How to pronounce phishing
Say it like FISH-ing. Phishing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH).
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- FISH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phishing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of phishing
American and British speakers say phishing in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FISH-ing.
What does phishing mean?
- The malicious act of keeping a false website or sending a false e-mail with the intent of masquerading as a trustworthy entity in order to acquire sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details.
- The act of circumventing security with an alias.
- present participle and gerund of phish How to pronounce phish
Where does phishing come from?
Respelling of fishing (“trying to find”).
Words that rhyme with phishing
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Words that sound like phishing
Questions about saying phishing
How do you pronounce phishing?
Say FISH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phishing?
Phishing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH). Broken into parts: FISH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say phishing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as phishing?
Phishing sounds the same as fishing in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.