How to pronounce swordfish
Say it like SORD-fish. Swordfish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SORD).
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- SORD
- fish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swordfish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fishGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of swordfish
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAWD-fish.
What does swordfish mean?
- A large marine fish with a long, pointed bill, Xiphias gladius.
- A sudoku technique involving possible cell locations for a digit, or pair, or triple, in uniquely three rows and three columns only. This allows for the elimination of candidates around the grid.
- To fish for swordfish.
Where does swordfish come from?
From Middle English swerdfysche, from Old English *sweordfisċ.
Questions about saying swordfish
How do you pronounce swordfish?
Say SORD-fish. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔrdˌfɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːdˌfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swordfish?
Swordfish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SORD). Broken into parts: SORD · fish.
Is swordfish 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 /ˈsɔːdˌfɪʃ/ (SAWD-fish).