How to pronounce tunafish
Say it like TOO-nuh-fish. Tunafish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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US American/ˈtunəfɪʃ/TOO-nuh-fish
UK British/ˈtjuːnəfɪʃ/TYOO-nuh-fish
- TOO
- nuh
- fish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tunafish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tunafish
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: TYOO-nuh-fish.
What does tunafish mean?
noun
- Alternative form of tuna fish.
Questions about saying tunafish
How do you pronounce tunafish?
Say TOO-nuh-fish. The American pronunciation is /ˈtunəfɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːnəfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tunafish?
Tunafish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · nuh · fish.
Is tunafish pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈtjuːnəfɪʃ/ (TYOO-nuh-fish).