How to Pronounce Fisher

To pronounce "fisher", say FISH-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɪʃə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfɪʃə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fisher”

"fisher" has 2 syllables: fish-er. It rhymes with fissure and swisher, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: fissure, fischer — easy to mix up when writing.

What does fisher mean?

noun

  1. A person who catches fish, especially for a living or for sport.
  2. A person attempting to catch fish.

Synonyms

fish farmerpisciculturistanglerfisheressfishermanfisherpersonfisherwomanpiscary

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Words that rhyme with fisher

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fissureswisherdisherphotofinishertisherbisherdischerfischerkingfisherkrischer

Related words

fishermanpekanfishingfisheryanglerfisherfolkangling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fisher"?▾

"Fisher" has 2 syllables: fish · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "fisher"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fisher" is /ˈfɪʃə/.

What does "fisher" mean?▾

Fisher: A person who catches fish, especially for a living or for sport.

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