How to Pronounce Damselfish

To pronounce "damselfish", say DAMS-elf-ish — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdæmzəlfɪʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈdæmzəlfɪʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “damselfish”

"damselfish" has 3 syllables: dams-elf-ish.

What does damselfish mean?

noun

  1. Any of a number of fish in the Pomacentridae family.

Related words

demoisellepomacentridpomacentroidpomacanthidfanfishpomatomidpondfishsamarid

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How many syllables are in "damselfish"?▾

"Damselfish" has 3 syllables: dams · elf · ish.

What is the IPA transcription of "damselfish"?▾

The IPA transcription of "damselfish" is /ˈdæmzəlfɪʃ/.

What does "damselfish" mean?▾

Damselfish: Any of a number of fish in the Pomacentridae family.

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