When ie is two syllables

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Word 1 of 3: Familie, family

/faˈmiːli̯ə/
Familie

familynoun

Parents, children and close relatives who belong together.

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The stress falls on the second syllable, and the i there is long.

  1. 1Die ganze Familie war zwei Wochen am Meer.The whole family spent two weeks at the seaside.