Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ilish

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
il-ish
IPA
8
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A fish, the hilsa.

Indian usage

Etymology

From Bengali ইলিশ (iliś).

Word Breakdown

  • Root: ইলিশ

Usage

Phrases

Questions

What does ilish mean?
A fish, the hilsa.
Where does ilish come from?
From Bengali ইলিশ (iliś).

How to pronounce ilish

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “ilish”.
  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 “ilish”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “ilish” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.