shovelfish

Questions

What does shovelfish mean?

Synonym of paddlefish (broad sense).

Where does shovelfish come from?

From shovel + fish, from the shape of its snout.

How to pronounce shovelfish

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