How do you pronounce "catfish"?

In American English: /ˈkætˌfɪʃ/ (KAT-fish). In British English: /kˈatfɪʃ/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkætˌfɪʃ/ (KAT-fish). In Australian English: /kˈatfɪʃ/ (K).

Is "catfish" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkætˌfɪʃ/ (KAT-fish), while in British English it's /kˈatfɪʃ/ (K).

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catfish

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/ˈkætˌfɪʃ/

KAT-fish

Syllable Breakdown

kætcat·fɪʃfish

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