How do you say "clownfish" in Russian?

In Russian, "clownfish" is рыба-клоун (ryba-kloun). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

рыба-клоун (romanisation: ryba-kloun) is written using the Cyrillic alphabet.

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Questions about рыба-клоун

How do you pronounce рыба-клоун?

рыба-клоун is romanised as ryba-kloun in Russian. This romanisation gives you an approximate pronunciation for English speakers. Listen to the audio on this page for the native pronunciation.

How is рыба-клоун written in Russian?

рыба-клоун is written using the Cyrillic alphabet. The romanisation is ryba-kloun. Learning to read the Cyrillic alphabet takes time, but Noun Town teaches vocabulary through gameplay so the writing becomes familiar through repeated exposure.

Is рыба-клоун formal or casual?

рыба-клоун is a common noun used in everyday Russian speech. The level of formality in a sentence comes from the surrounding words and grammatical forms rather than from this word alone.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Russian language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.