How to Pronounce Blowfish

To pronounce "blowfish", say BLOWF-ish — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

BLOWF-ish

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💡 Tip for remembering “blowfish”

"blowfish" has 2 syllables: blowf-ish.

What does blowfish mean?

noun

  1. Any species of fish of the family Tetraodontidae that have the ability to inflate themselves to a globe several times their normal size by swallowing water or air when threatened.
  2. A delicacy popular in Japan, consisting of the fish served raw as sushi or perhaps fried. It may, if improperly prepared, contain considerably deadly levels of neurotoxins.

Synonyms

balloonfishglobefishpufferpufferfishswellfishfugu

Related words

globefishpuffergoldfishpufferfishballoonfishbottlefishswelltoadswellfish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blowfish"?▾

"Blowfish" has 2 syllables: blowf · ish.

What does "blowfish" mean?▾

Blowfish: Any species of fish of the family Tetraodontidae that have the ability to inflate themselves to a globe several times their normal size by swallowing water or air when threatened.

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