How to Pronounce Kingfisher

To pronounce "kingfisher", say KINGF-ish-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɪŋˌfɪʃə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈkɪŋˌfɪʃə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “kingfisher”

"kingfisher" has 3 syllables: kingf-ish-er. It rhymes with fissure and fisher, if that helps it stick.

What does kingfisher mean?

noun

  1. Any of various birds of the suborder Alcedines (or the family Alcedinidae sensu lato), having a large head, short tail and brilliant colouration; they feed mostly on fish.

Words that rhyme with kingfisher

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fissurefisherswisherdisherphotofinishertisherbisherdischerfischerkrischerkrishermischer

Related words

beltedpiedkingfishhawkfishflyfisherbandfishfisheressfishkind

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kingfisher"?▾

"Kingfisher" has 3 syllables: kingf · ish · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "kingfisher"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kingfisher" is /ˈkɪŋˌfɪʃə/.

What does "kingfisher" mean?▾

Kingfisher: Any of various birds of the suborder Alcedines (or the family Alcedinidae sensu lato), having a large head, short tail and brilliant colouration; they feed mostly on fish.

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