How to Pronounce "like one of the family"
expression
LYKE WUHN-uhv THUH FAM-uh-lee
LYKE WON-uhv THUH FAM-i-lee
Definition
Treated with the same care and acceptance as a true member of someone's family, even if not related by blood.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈwən/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfæməɫi/, /ˈfæmɫi
British English
lˈaɪk/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈæmɪli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYKE WUHN-uhv THUH FAM-uh-lee
UK
LYKE WON-uhv THUH FAM-i-lee
Listen in Context
She treats her dog like one of the family.
After years working for us, Maria is like one of the family.
They made me feel like one of the family on my first day.
You're always welcome here—you're like one of the family now.