How to pronounce families
Say it like FAM-uh-leez. Families has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAM).
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- FAM
- uh
- leez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Families pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of families
American and British speakers say families in essentially the same way: /ˈfæməliz/ in the US and /ˈfæmɪliz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAM-ih-leez.
What does families mean?
- plural of family How to pronounce family
Words that sound like families
- family's
Questions about saying families
How do you pronounce families?
Say FAM-uh-leez. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæməliz/. In British English it is /ˈfæmɪliz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in families?
Families has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAM). Broken into parts: FAM · uh · leez.
Do Americans and Brits say families the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfæməliz/ and the British form is /ˈfæmɪliz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as families?
Families sounds the same as family's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.