How to Pronounce Familiarity

To pronounce "familiarity", say FAM-il-iar-ity — 4 syllables, IPA /fəmɪlɪˈæɹɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/fəmɪlɪˈæɹɪti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “familiarity”

"familiarity" has 4 syllables: fam-il-iar-ity. It rhymes with disparity and asperity, if that helps it stick.

What does familiarity mean?

noun

  1. The state of being extremely friendly; intimacy.
  2. Undue intimacy; inappropriate informality, impertinence.

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Words that rhyme with familiarity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disparityasperityprosperitytemerityclaritypeculiarityparitysincerityceleritydexterityseverityausterity

Related words

acquaintanceconversanceconversancyclosenessintimacycasualnesslibertyindecorum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "familiarity"?▾

"Familiarity" has 4 syllables: fam · il · iar · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "familiarity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "familiarity" is /fəmɪlɪˈæɹɪti/.

What does "familiarity" mean?▾

Familiarity: The state of being extremely friendly; intimacy.

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