How to pronounce sharkish
Say it like SHAR-kish. Sharkish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAR).
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- SHAR
- kish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sharkish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sharkish
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAH-kish.
What does sharkish mean?
- Having shark-like characteristics, such as fierceness or agility.
Where does sharkish come from?
From shark + -ish.
Questions about saying sharkish
How do you pronounce sharkish?
Say SHAR-kish. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɑrkɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɑːkɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sharkish?
Sharkish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAR). Broken into parts: SHAR · kish.
Is sharkish pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʃɑːkɪʃ/ (SHAH-kish).