How to Pronounce "jellyfish"
word
/ˈdʒɛɫiˌfɪʃ/
JEL-ee-fish
/dʒˈɛlɪfɪʃ/
JEL-ih-fish
Definition
A jellyfish is a sea animal with a soft, transparent body and stinging tentacles. Jellyfish float through the water and can often be seen at the beach.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdʒɛɫiˌfɪʃ/
British English
/dʒˈɛlɪfɪʃ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JEL-ee-fish
UK
JEL-ih-fish
Listen in Context
A jellyfish can sting you in the sea.
We saw many jellyfish at the beach.
The jellyfish has a soft, round body.
Be careful—there might be jellyfish in the water today.