Pronunciation guide
How to say “Family” in Telugu
Say “kutumban”. Written కుటుంబం in Telugu.
కుటుంబం
Say it: “kutumban”
Formal notation: kuṭumbaṁ
Syllable breakdown
Try saying the word one syllable at a time:
ku·ṭu·mbaṁ
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 Telugu — frequently asked
How do you pronounce "Family" in Telugu?
Say "kutumban" — broken into syllables: ku-ṭu-mbaṁ. The native spelling is కుటుంబం.
What is the simplest way to say "Family" in Telugu?
The most common Telugu word for "family" is కుటుంబం, pronounced "kutumban". It works in everyday speech with no formality concerns.
Is "kuṭumbaṁ" the same as "kutumban"?
Yes. "kuṭumbaṁ" uses IAST notation with diacritics — the long lines (ā ī ū) mean "hold the vowel longer". "kutumban" is the same word written the way an English speaker might spell it phonetically.
Are there other ways to say "Family" in Telugu?
Yes — common alternates include: Kutumbam. కుటుంబం is the most widely understood.
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