How to pronounce sailfish
Say it like SAYL-fish. Sailfish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYL).
- SAYL
- fish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sailfish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- fishGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sailfish
American and British speakers say sailfish in essentially the same way: /ˈseɪlˌfɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈseɪlˌfɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAYL-fish.
What does sailfish mean?
- A fish of the genus Istiophorus, having a characteristic sail-like fin on its back.
- The basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus).
- The quillback (Carpiodes cyprinus).
Where does sailfish come from?
From sail + fish.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- boohoo
Questions about saying sailfish
How do you pronounce sailfish?
Say SAYL-fish. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪlˌfɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈseɪlˌfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sailfish?
Sailfish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYL). Broken into parts: SAYL · fish.
Do Americans and Brits say sailfish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈseɪlˌfɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈseɪlˌfɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.