How to pronounce wolffish
Say it like WUULF-fish. Wolffish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUULF).
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- WUULF
- fish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wolffish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUULFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- fishGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wolffish
American and British speakers say wolffish in essentially the same way: /ˈwʊlfˌfɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈwʊlfˌfɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUULF-fish.
What does wolffish mean?
- Any fish of the family Anarhichadidae.
Where does wolffish come from?
From wolf + fish.
Questions about saying wolffish
How do you pronounce wolffish?
Say WUULF-fish. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊlfˌfɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈwʊlfˌfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wolffish?
Wolffish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUULF). Broken into parts: WUULF · fish.
Do Americans and Brits say wolffish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwʊlfˌfɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈwʊlfˌfɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.