How to Pronounce "flatfish"
word
ˈfɫætˌfɪʃ
FLAT-fish
flˈætfɪʃ
flat-FISH
Definition
A flatfish is a type of sea fish with a flat, thin body and both eyes on one side of its head. Examples include flounder, sole, and halibut.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɫætˌfɪʃ
British English
flˈætfɪʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FLAT-fish
UK
flat-FISH
Listen in Context
A flatfish has both eyes on one side of its body.
Flatfish live at the bottom of the sea.
You can cook flatfish by grilling or frying.
Did you know that a flatfish starts out looking like a normal fish and then its eye migrates?