Handsawfishes

/ˈhændsɔːfɪʃɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of handsawfish; multiple fish with saw-like characteristics.

Etymology

Regular plural formation from 'handsawfish' by adding '-es' to maintain pronunciation clarity with the 'sh' sound.

Kelly Says

The plural form shows how English handles compound nouns—the 's' attaches to the final element, but the pronunciation shifts slightly to accommodate the 'sh' sound.

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