American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'familiar' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "familiar" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "familiar"

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Simple pronunciation
fuh-mihl-yer
IPA transcription
/fəˈmɪl.jɚ/
Word frequency
1,642nd

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What does "familiar" mean?

  1. 1.easy to recognize because of being seen, met, heard, etc., before
  2. 2.comfortable and informal like being with family or friends

Examples of "familiar" in a sentence

  • He looked familiar, but I couldn't remember.
  • I'm familiar with the rules of the game.
  • The city landscape seemed very familiar.

How common is "familiar"?

Familiar is the 1,642nd most common word in English.

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