Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hamily

/ˈhæ.m(ə.)li/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
ha-mi-ly
IPA
/ˈhæ.m(ə.)li/
14
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A family with many overweight or obese members.

Derogatory; Offensive

Example Sentences

Etymology

Blend of ham + family.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈhæ.m(ə.)li/
  • British English: /ˈhæ.m(ɪ.)li/

Usage

Inflected Forms

Questions

How do you pronounce hamily?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhæ.m(ə.)li/.
What does hamily mean?
A family with many overweight or obese members.
Where does hamily come from?
Blend of ham + family.

How to pronounce hamily

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈhæ.m(ə.)li/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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