How Many Syllables Are in "Family"?
family has 3 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
fam-i-ly
- Word
- family
- Syllable count
- 3
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A group of people connected by close personal or legal relationships.
Example sentence
Our family reads together at night.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Original editorial seed (common American English reading).