How to pronounce formalities
Say it like for-MAL-uh-teez. Formalities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAL).
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- for
- MAL
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formalities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- forKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- MALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of formalities
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: faw-MAL-uh-teez.
What does formalities mean?
- plural of formality How to pronounce formality
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Questions about saying formalities
How do you pronounce formalities?
Say for-MAL-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈmælətiz/. In British English it is /fɔːˈmælətiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formalities?
Formalities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAL). Broken into parts: for · MAL · uh · teez.
Is formalities 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 /fɔːˈmælətiz/ (faw-MAL-uh-teez).