How to Pronounce Shellfish

To pronounce "shellfish", say SHELLF-ish — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃɛlˌfɪʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈʃɛlˌfɪʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “shellfish”

"shellfish" has 2 syllables: shellf-ish. It rhymes with swish and whish, if that helps it stick.

What does shellfish mean?

noun

  1. An aquatic invertebrate having a shell, such as a mollusc or crustacean, especially when edible.

Words that rhyme with shellfish

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

swishwhishdishishjellyfishcrawfishstarfishdischjewfishknish

Related words

molluskmolluscabaloneclammusselbivalvemurexcrustacean

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shellfish"?▾

"Shellfish" has 2 syllables: shellf · ish.

What is the IPA transcription of "shellfish"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shellfish" is /ˈʃɛlˌfɪʃ/.

What does "shellfish" mean?▾

Shellfish: An aquatic invertebrate having a shell, such as a mollusc or crustacean, especially when edible.

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