How to Pronounce "family"
word
FAM-uh-lee
FAM-i-lee
Definition
A group of people related by blood, marriage, or other close connections, usually living together and supporting each other.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfæməɫi/, /ˈfæmɫi/
British English
/fˈæmɪli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAM-uh-lee
UK
FAM-i-lee
Listen in Context
I live with my family in a big house.
My family is very important to me.
She has a big family with many brothers and sisters.
We're having a family dinner tonight to celebrate.