How to Pronounce "fishbowl"
word
ˈfɪʃˌboʊɫ
FISH-bohl
fˈɪʃbəʊl
FISH-bohl
Definition
A fishbowl is a round glass container for keeping pet fish. It can also describe a situation where someone feels watched by others, as if they are inside a glass bowl.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɪʃˌboʊɫ
British English
fˈɪʃbəʊl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FISH-bohl
UK
FISH-bohl
Listen in Context
Our goldfish lives in a fishbowl on the table.
He cleaned the fishbowl every week.
The cat jumped onto the fishbowl to look at the fish.
Being the new manager felt like living in a fishbowl—everyone was watching me.