Family: how to say it, spell it and use it
family
/ˈfæməli/
Short answer
The English word family is pronounced /ˈfæməli/. It is spelled F-A-M-I-L-Y and has 6 letters. With a or an: a family. The plural is families.
Example sentence
I love my family.
Key facts
- English
- family
- Pronunciation
- /ˈfæməli/
- With a or an
- a family
- Plural
- families
- Spelling
- F-A-M-I-L-Y
- Number of letters
- 6
- Word list
- Family Words in English for Kids: Members and Plurals
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce family?
Family is pronounced /ˈfæməli/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell family?
Family is spelled F-A-M-I-L-Y. It has 6 letters.
What is the plural of family?
The plural of family is families.
Do you say a or an before family?
Say a family.
How do you use family in a sentence?
For example: I love my family.
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