Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

family jewels

/ˌfæ.m(ɪ.)li ˈd͡ʒuː(ə)lz/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.59 in modern English

Syllables
fam-i-ly jew-els
IPA
/ˌfæ.m(ɪ.)li ˈd͡ʒuː(ə)lz/
30
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The testicles.

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see family, jewels.

Example Sentences

Phrases

a set of reports on the CIA's illegal activities

Frequently Paired Words

a set of reports on the CIA's illegal activities

Synonyms

crown jewels diamonds male genitalia male genitals male genital organ

Questions

How do you pronounce family jewels?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌfæ.m(ɪ.)li ˈd͡ʒuː(ə)lz/.
What does family jewels mean?
The testicles.

How to pronounce family jewels

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