How to Pronounce "fish story"
expression
FISH STAW-ree
FISH STAW-ree
Definition
A 'fish story' is a tale that is exaggerated or untrue, often told to impress others, like when people brag about catching a huge fish.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɪʃ/ /ˈstɔɹi
British English
fˈɪʃ/ /stˈɔːɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FISH STAW-ree
UK
FISH STAW-ree
Listen in Context
My uncle told a fish story about catching a shark.
That sounds like a fish story to me.
He enjoys telling a fish story at every party.
That was such a fish story — nobody believed him for a second.