How to pronounce formalism
Say it like FOR-muh-liz-um. Formalism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- muh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formalism 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 "aw" in law.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of formalism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-muh-lih-zum.
What does formalism mean?
- Strict adherence to a given form of conduct, practice etc.
- One of several alternative computational paradigms for a given theory.
- An approach to interpretation and/or evaluation focused on the (usually linguistic) structure of a literary work rather than on the contexts of its origin or reception.
Where does formalism come from?
From formal + -ism.
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Questions about saying formalism
How do you pronounce formalism?
Say FOR-muh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrməˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːməlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formalism?
Formalism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · muh · liz · um.
Is formalism 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 /ˈfɔːməlɪzəm/ (FAW-muh-lih-zum).