How to Pronounce Hatchetfish

To pronounce "hatchetfish", say HATCH-etf-ish — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

11

Letters

HATCH-etf-ish

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💡 Tip for remembering “hatchetfish”

"hatchetfish" has 3 syllables: hatch-etf-ish.

What does hatchetfish mean?

noun

  1. Any of several freshwater tropical fish of the family Gasteropelecidae
  2. Any fish in the deep-sea stomiiform family Sternoptychidae

Synonyms

sternoptychidgasteropelecid

Related words

gasteropelecidbatfishjobfishhorsefishfootballfishhamletbandfishsternoptychid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hatchetfish"?▾

"Hatchetfish" has 3 syllables: hatch · etf · ish.

What does "hatchetfish" mean?▾

Hatchetfish: Any of several freshwater tropical fish of the family Gasteropelecidae

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