Pronunciation guide
How to say “Family” in Kannada
Say “kutumba”. Written ಕುಟುಂಬ in Kannada.
ಕುಟುಂಬ
Say it: “kutumba”
Formal notation: kuṭumba
Syllable breakdown
Try saying the word one syllable at a time:
ku·ṭu·mba
Speaking tips for this word
- Retroflex consonants (ṭ, ḍ, ṇ, ṣ) are pronounced with the tongue curled back, touching the roof of the mouth — different from English t/d/n/sh.
Saying “Family” in Kannada — frequently asked
How do you pronounce "Family" in Kannada?
Say "kutumba" — broken into syllables: ku-ṭu-mba. The native spelling is ಕುಟುಂಬ.
What is the simplest way to say "Family" in Kannada?
The most common Kannada word for "family" is ಕುಟುಂಬ, pronounced "kutumba". It works in everyday speech with no formality concerns.
Is "kuṭumba" the same as "kutumba"?
Yes. "kuṭumba" uses IAST notation with diacritics — the long lines (ā ī ū) mean "hold the vowel longer". "kutumba" is the same word written the way an English speaker might spell it phonetically.
Are there other ways to say "Family" in Kannada?
Yes — common alternates include: Kutumba. ಕುಟುಂಬ is the most widely understood.
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