How to Pronounce Fishwife

To pronounce "fishwife", say FISHW-if-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

FISHW-if-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “fishwife”

"fishwife" has 3 syllables: fishw-if-e.

What does fishwife mean?

noun

  1. A woman who sells or works with fish; a female fishmonger.
  2. A vulgar, abusive or nagging woman with a loud, unpleasant voice.

Synonyms

fishmongeressfishmongressfishwoman

Related words

fishmongerfishwomanfishfagfisherwomanfish-fagfishmongeressfish-mongressfishmongress

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fishwife"?▾

"Fishwife" has 3 syllables: fishw · if · e.

What does "fishwife" mean?▾

Fishwife: A woman who sells or works with fish; a female fishmonger.

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