How to pronounce formae
Say it like FOR-mee. Formae has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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US American/ˈfoʊrmi/FOR-mee
UK British/ˈfɔːmiː/FAW-mee
- FOR
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formae 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of formae
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-mee.
What does formae mean?
noun
- plural of forma How to pronounce forma
Questions about saying formae
How do you pronounce formae?
Say FOR-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊrmi/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːmiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formae?
Formae has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · mee.
Is formae 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 /ˈfɔːmiː/ (FAW-mee).