candlefish

Questions

What does candlefish mean?

An oily edible fish, Thaleichthys pacificus, from the northern Pacific, that was once dried and used as a candle or torch by the Chinook Indians.

Where does candlefish come from?

From candle + fish.

How to pronounce candlefish

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “candlefish”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “candlefish”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “candlefish” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.