How to Pronounce Cuttlefish

To pronounce "cuttlefish", say CUTTL-ef-ish — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkʌ.təl.fɪʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈkʌ.təl.fɪʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cuttlefish”

"cuttlefish" has 3 syllables: cuttl-ef-ish. It rhymes with swish and whish, if that helps it stick.

What does cuttlefish mean?

noun

  1. Any of various squid-like cephalopods (marine mollusks) of the order Sepiida that have eight arms, two retractable tentacles, and a calcareous internal shell, and can eject a dark ink when threatened

Synonyms

cuttleinkfishsepia

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Words that rhyme with cuttlefish

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swishwhishdishishjellyfishcrawfishstarfishdischjewfishknish

Related words

cuttlesquidsepiapourcuttleoctopussea-sleevesepiadariidsepioid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cuttlefish"?▾

"Cuttlefish" has 3 syllables: cuttl · ef · ish.

What is the IPA transcription of "cuttlefish"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cuttlefish" is /ˈkʌ.təl.fɪʃ/.

What does "cuttlefish" mean?▾

Cuttlefish: Any of various squid-like cephalopods (marine mollusks) of the order Sepiida that have eight arms, two retractable tentacles, and a calcareous internal shell, and can eject a dark ink when threatened

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