How to Pronounce "starfish"
word
ˈstɑɹˌfɪʃ
STAR-fish
stˈɑːfɪʃ
STA-fish
Definition
A marine animal with a star-shaped body, usually having five arms, found on the ocean floor.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɑɹˌfɪʃ
British English
stˈɑːfɪʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAR-fish
UK
STA-fish
Listen in Context
We saw a starfish on the beach.
A starfish has five arms.
The children learned about starfish at school.
Did you know a starfish can regrow a lost arm?