How to Pronounce Familial

To pronounce "familial", say FAM-il-ial — 3 syllables, IPA /fəˈmɪljəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/fəˈmɪljəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “familial”

"familial" has 3 syllables: fam-il-ial.

What does familial mean?

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to a human family.

    “Mark had to leave work due to familial obligations.”

  2. Of or pertaining to any grouping of things referred to as a family.

    “For Apocynaceae, this type of flower is a familial characteristic.”

Related words

inheritableheritableinheritedhereditarytransmittedgenetictransmissiblefamily

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "familial"?▾

"Familial" has 3 syllables: fam · il · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "familial"?▾

The IPA transcription of "familial" is /fəˈmɪljəl/.

What does "familial" mean?▾

Familial: Of or pertaining to a human family.

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