How many syllables in families?
Syllables in families
3 or 2
fam·i·lies
Families has three syllables, or two when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say families
| Said as /ˈfæməliz/ | 3 syllables, FAM-i-lies · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Said as /ˈfæmliz/ | 2 syllables · DUM-da |
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say families slowly and listen for each vowel sound: fam, i, lies. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with families
- subfamilies
Questions
- How many syllables are in families?
- Families has three syllables, or two when said quickly.
- How do you divide families into syllables?
- Families divides as fam-i-lies.
- Which syllable is stressed in families?
- The first syllable (FAM-i-lies).