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How to pronounce fish in American English

“fish” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to fish the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“fish” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Sturgeon fish is a great big fish.

    US Fish & Wildlife Service

  2. produce fish and provide fish for our communities.

    The Obama White House

  3. linear fashion from jawless fish, through primitive fish, through sharks, bony fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds

    NIH

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