How to Pronounce Crayfish

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkɹeɪˌfɪʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “crayfish”

"crayfish" has 2 syllables: crayf-ish. It rhymes with mayfish and waifish, if that helps it stick.

What does crayfish mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. Any of numerous freshwater decapod crustaceans in superfamilies Astacoidea and Parastacoidea, resembling the related lobster but usually much smaller.
  2. A rock lobster (family Palinuridae).

verb

  1. To catch crayfish

Synonyms

crawdadcrawfishcrawldadcrawlfishmudbugyabby

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Words that rhyme with crayfish

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mayfishwaifishgrayfish

Related words

crawfishlangoustecrawdadcrawdaddyecrevisselocustbisque

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crayfish"?▾

"Crayfish" has 2 syllables: crayf · ish.

What is the IPA transcription of "crayfish"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crayfish" is /ˈkɹeɪˌfɪʃ/.

What does "crayfish" mean?▾

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

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