How to Pronounce Lanternfish

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

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

LANT-ernf-ish

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💡 Tip for remembering “lanternfish”

"lanternfish" has 3 syllables: lant-ernf-ish.

What does lanternfish mean?

noun

  1. Any of small, deep sea fish of the large family Myctophidae, named after their conspicuous use of bioluminescence.

Synonyms

myctophid

Related words

lampfishmyctophidflashlightfishmyctophiidheadlightfishfootballfish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lanternfish"?▾

"Lanternfish" has 3 syllables: lant · ernf · ish.

What does "lanternfish" mean?▾

Lanternfish: Any of small, deep sea fish of the large family Myctophidae, named after their conspicuous use of bioluminescence.

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