To pronounce "goldfish", say GOLDF-ish — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"goldfish" has 2 syllables: goldf-ish. It rhymes with swish and whish, if that helps it stick.
noun
“For the children's fair we'll have a few games they can play, so that each child "wins" a goldfish as a prize.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Goldfish" has 2 syllables: goldf · ish.
Goldfish: A type of small fish, Carassius auratus, typically orange-colored.
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