How to Pronounce Crawfish

To pronounce "crawfish", say CRAWF-ish — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹɒˌfɪʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkɹɒˌfɪʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “crawfish”

"crawfish" has 2 syllables: crawf-ish. It rhymes with swish and whish, if that helps it stick.

What does crawfish mean?

noun

  1. (Midwest US and Western US) Various freshwater crustaceans, crayfish.
  2. Various marine crustaceans, rock lobster; especially Jasus lalandii, the Cape crawfish.

verb

  1. To backpedal, desert or withdraw (also used with out).

Synonyms

crawdadcrawldadcrawlfishcrayfishmudbugyabby

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Words that rhyme with crawfish

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

swishwhishdishishjellyfishstarfishdischjewfishknishangelfish

Related words

crayfishlangoustecrawdadcrawdaddywithdrawretreat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crawfish"?▾

"Crawfish" has 2 syllables: crawf · ish.

What is the IPA transcription of "crawfish"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crawfish" is /ˈkɹɒˌfɪʃ/.

What does "crawfish" mean?▾

Crawfish: (Midwest US and Western US) Various freshwater crustaceans, crayfish.

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