How to pronounce forma
Say it like FOR-muh. Forma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of forma
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-muh.
What does forma mean?
- Synonym of form (“the component of a thing that determines its kind”).
Where does forma come from?
Learned borrowing from New Latin fōrma.
Questions about saying forma
How do you pronounce forma?
Say FOR-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊrmə/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forma?
Forma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · muh.
Is forma pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɔːmə/ (FAW-muh).