How to Pronounce "fishwife"
word
FISH-wyfe
FISH-wyfe
Definition
A fishwife is a woman who sells fish, especially in a market. The word can also describe a woman who is loud, rude, or coarse in her speech.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɪʃˌwaɪf
British English
fˈɪʃwaɪf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FISH-wyfe
UK
FISH-wyfe
Listen in Context
The fishwife sold fresh cod at the market every morning.
People said the fishwife had the loudest voice in the street.
The children were scared of the angry fishwife.
She argued with him like a true fishwife, shouting insults in the street.