familia
family
Latin America
Simplified: fah-MEEL-yah
IPA: fa'mil.ʝa
Spain
Simplified: fah-MEEL-yah
IPA: fa'mil.ʝa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
fa
  • f like find
  • f similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
mil
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
ia
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low