How to Pronounce Jellyfish

To pronounce "jellyfish", say JELLYF-ish — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒɛliˌfɪʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈdʒɛliˌfɪʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “jellyfish”

"jellyfish" has 2 syllables: jellyf-ish. It rhymes with swish and whish, if that helps it stick.

What does jellyfish mean?

noun

  1. An almost transparent aquatic animal; any one of the acalephs, especially one of the larger species, having a jellylike appearance.

Synonyms

jelly

Words that rhyme with jellyfish

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

swishwhishdishishcrawfishstarfishdischjewfishknishangelfish

Related words

medusanmedusaman-of-warenvenomationspinelessaureliastingsjelly-fish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jellyfish"?▾

"Jellyfish" has 2 syllables: jellyf · ish.

What is the IPA transcription of "jellyfish"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jellyfish" is /ˈdʒɛliˌfɪʃ/.

What does "jellyfish" mean?▾

Jellyfish: An almost transparent aquatic animal; any one of the acalephs, especially one of the larger species, having a jellylike appearance.

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