How to Pronounce Bonefish

To pronounce "bonefish", say BON-ef-ish — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

BON-ef-ish

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💡 Tip for remembering “bonefish”

"bonefish" has 3 syllables: bon-ef-ish. It rhymes with stonefish, if that helps it stick.

What does bonefish mean?

noun

  1. Any of various game fish, of the family Albulidae, found in shallow, tropical waters.
  2. A surgeonfish of the family Acanthuridae, especially genus Acanthurus.

Synonyms

grey ghostgrubberladyfish

Words that rhyme with bonefish

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stonefish

Related words

albulidaealbuliformshorefishbandfishboxfishbatfishalbulidladyfish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bonefish"?▾

"Bonefish" has 3 syllables: bon · ef · ish.

What does "bonefish" mean?▾

Bonefish: Any of various game fish, of the family Albulidae, found in shallow, tropical waters.

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