How many syllables in "families"?

"families" has 3 음절 (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.

음절 가이드

3 음절

"families": 3 음절.

음절:fam·i·lies

제1강세

FAM-i-lies(fam · i · lies)● ○ ○

Stress in "families" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfæm.ɪ.liz⁄

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자동 재생

IPAˈfæm.ɪ.liz

음절fam·i·lies

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How many syllables in "families"?: "families" has 3 음절 (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.