How to Pronounce Needlefish

To pronounce "needlefish", say NEEDL-ef-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

10

Letters

NEEDL-ef-ish

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💡 Tip for remembering “needlefish”

"needlefish" has 3 syllables: needl-ef-ish. It rhymes with swish and whish, if that helps it stick.

What does needlefish mean?

noun

  1. Slender fish, in the family Belonidae, usually found in shallow marine habitats.

Words that rhyme with needlefish

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

swishwhishdishishjellyfishcrawfishstarfishdischjewfishknish

Related words

billfishpipefishgargarsgarfishbelonidbeloniformeel-blenny

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "needlefish"?▾

"Needlefish" has 3 syllables: needl · ef · ish.

What does "needlefish" mean?▾

Needlefish: Slender fish, in the family Belonidae, usually found in shallow marine habitats.

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