How to Pronounce Stonefish

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

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Syllables

9

Letters

STON-ef-ish

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💡 Tip for remembering “stonefish”

"stonefish" has 3 syllables: ston-ef-ish. It rhymes with bonefish, if that helps it stick.

What does stonefish mean?

noun

  1. A venomous tropical marine fish resembling a piece of rock, of the genus Synanceia, found in the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean

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Words that rhyme with stonefish

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bonefish

Related words

stone-fishrockfishlionfishstingfishsynanceiidmoonfishsnakefish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stonefish"?▾

"Stonefish" has 3 syllables: ston · ef · ish.

What does "stonefish" mean?▾

Stonefish: A venomous tropical marine fish resembling a piece of rock, of the genus Synanceia, found in the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean

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