How to Pronounce Pufferfish

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

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Syllables

10

Letters

PUFF-erf-ish

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💡 Tip for remembering “pufferfish”

"pufferfish" has 3 syllables: puff-erf-ish.

What does pufferfish mean?

noun

  1. Any species of fish of the family Tetraodontidae that have the ability to inflate themselves to a globe several times their normal size by swallowing water or air when threatened; puffer, blowfish, swellfish, balloonfish, globefish.
  2. A delicacy popular in Japan served raw as sushi that may, if improperly prepared, contain deadly levels of neurotoxins; (Japanese) fugu.

Synonyms

fuguballoonfishblowfishglobefishpufferswellfish

Related words

pufferblowfishglobefishswellfishballoonfishpuff-fishblower

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pufferfish"?▾

"Pufferfish" has 3 syllables: puff · erf · ish.

What does "pufferfish" mean?▾

Pufferfish: Any species of fish of the family Tetraodontidae that have the ability to inflate themselves to a globe several times their normal size by swallowing water or air when threatened; puffer, blowfish, swellfish, balloonfish, globefish.

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