How to pronounce wolfish
Say it like WUUL-feesh. Wolfish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwʊlfiʃ/WUUL-feesh
UK British/ˈwʊlfiʃ/WUUL-feesh
- WUUL
- feesh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wolfish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- feeshKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wolfish
American and British speakers say wolfish in essentially the same way: /ˈwʊlfiʃ/ in the US and /ˈwʊlfiʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUUL-feesh.
What does wolfish mean?
adjective
- Of, like, or pertaining to a wolf.
- Suggestive or characteristic of a wolf.
- Fierce; menacing; savage.
Where does wolfish come from?
From wolf + -ish.
Questions about saying wolfish
How do you pronounce wolfish?
Say WUUL-feesh. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊlfiʃ/. In British English it is /ˈwʊlfiʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wolfish?
Wolfish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUL). Broken into parts: WUUL · feesh.
Do Americans and Brits say wolfish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwʊlfiʃ/ and the British form is /ˈwʊlfiʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.