How to Pronounce "fishery"
word
ˈfɪʃɝi
FISH-uh-ree
fˈɪʃəɹi
FISH-uh-ree
Definition
A fishery is a place or business where fish are raised or caught for food. It can also refer to the entire industry of catching or farming fish.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɪʃɝi
British English
fˈɪʃəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FISH-uh-ree
UK
FISH-uh-ree
Listen in Context
The local fishery provides jobs for many people.
My uncle works at a fishery near the river.
The government protects the fishery to save fish populations.
After years of overfishing, the fishery was almost empty.