How to Pronounce Famines

To pronounce "famines", say FAM-in-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

FAM-in-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “famines”

"famines" has 3 syllables: fam-in-es. It rhymes with examines and brahmans, if that helps it stick.

What does famines mean?

noun

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

Words that rhyme with famines

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

examinesbrahmansbrahminsgammonsalabamanssammonsammonsgamonshammonskaminslammonssalmans

Related words

dearthshortagestarvationdroughtsfamishstarvingpovertyfamishes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "famines"?▾

"Famines" has 3 syllables: fam · in · es.

What does "famines" mean?▾

Famines: Extreme shortage of food in a region.

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