How to Pronounce Spearfish

To pronounce "spearfish", say SPEARF-ish — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

SPEARF-ish

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💡 Tip for remembering “spearfish”

"spearfish" has 2 syllables: spearf-ish.

What does spearfish mean?

noun

  1. Any of the marlins in the genus Tetrapturus, a type of fish with the upper jaw elongated into a spearlike bill.
  2. A striped marlin (Kajikia audax)

verb

  1. To try to catch a fish using a spear or spear gun.
  2. To fish for spearfish by any method.

Related words

marlinsubmarinespearfisherfishspearspearfishermanspearfisheryswordfishtriggerfish

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How many syllables are in "spearfish"?▾

"Spearfish" has 2 syllables: spearf · ish.

What does "spearfish" mean?▾

Spearfish: Any of the marlins in the genus Tetrapturus, a type of fish with the upper jaw elongated into a spearlike bill.

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