How to Pronounce Rockfish

To pronounce "rockfish", say ROCKF-ish — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɒk.fɪʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɹɒk.fɪʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rockfish”

"rockfish" has 2 syllables: rockf-ish. It rhymes with stockfish, if that helps it stick.

What does rockfish mean?

noun

  1. (usually uncountable) Any of a large number of different species of fish, which dwell among rocks, specifically:
  2. A black person who does not know how to swim.

Words that rhyme with rockfish

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stockfish

Related words

striperredfishcarcassrock-fishrockrocklingcrestfishratfish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rockfish"?▾

"Rockfish" has 2 syllables: rockf · ish.

What is the IPA transcription of "rockfish"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rockfish" is /ˈɹɒk.fɪʃ/.

What does "rockfish" mean?▾

Rockfish: (usually uncountable) Any of a large number of different species of fish, which dwell among rocks, specifically:

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