How many syllables in "families"?

"families" has 3 sillabe (fam - i - lies).

How to divide "families"?

"families" divides into 3 parts: fam · i · lies.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (fam... i... lies) and listen on SayItVid.

Guida alle sillabe

3 Sillabe

"families": 3 sillabe.

Sillabe:fam·i·lies

Accento primario

FAM-i-lies(fam · i · lies)● ○ ○

Stress in "families" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfæm.ɪ.liz⁄

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IPAˈfæm.ɪ.liz

Sillabefam·i·lies

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31:48

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How many syllables in "families"?: "families" has 3 sillabe (fam - i - lies).
How to divide "families"?: "families" divides into 3 parts: fam · i · lies.
Where is the stress in "families"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "families"?: Say each syllable slowly (fam... i... lies) and listen on SayItVid.