How many syllables in family?
Syllables in family
3 or 2
fam·i·ly
Family has three syllables, or two when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say family
| Said as /ˈfæməli/ | 3 syllables, FAM-i-ly · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Said as /ˈfæmli/ | 2 syllables · DUM-da |
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 6 |
To count it yourself, say family slowly and listen for each vowel sound: fam, i, ly. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with family
Questions
- How many syllables are in family?
- Family has three syllables, or two when said quickly.
- How do you divide family into syllables?
- Family divides as fam-i-ly.
- Which syllable is stressed in family?
- The first syllable (FAM-i-ly).