swordfish
SORD-FISH
sordfish
/ˈsɔɹdˌfɪʃ/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “swordfish” is spelled “sordfish”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | s | aw | r | d | f | i | sh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /s/ | /ɔ/ | /ɹ/ | /d/ | /f/ | /ɪ/ | /ʃ/ |
English writes “swordfish” with
9 letters for 7 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“sordfish” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “swordfish”
wishfinishfishenglishbritishspanishfoolishselfishjewishdish
“swordfish” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “swordfish”?
“swordfish” is pronounced SORD-FISH — IPA /ˈsɔɹdˌfɪʃ/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “sordfish”.
How many syllables are in “swordfish”?
“swordfish” has 2 syllables: SORD-FISH (the capitalized syllable is stressed).