How to Pronounce Famine

To pronounce "famine", say FAM-in-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfæmɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfæmɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “famine”

"famine" has 3 syllables: fam-in-e. It rhymes with examine and mammon, if that helps it stick.

What does famine mean?

noun

  1. Extreme shortage of food in a region.
  2. A period of extreme shortage of food in a region.

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Words that rhyme with famine

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examinemammongammonreexamineramengaminsalmonbrahmanbackgammon

Related words

dearthshortagestarvingstarvestarvationhungerstrickenhungry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "famine"?▾

"Famine" has 3 syllables: fam · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "famine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "famine" is /ˈfæmɪn/.

What does "famine" mean?▾

Famine: Extreme shortage of food in a region.

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