How to pronounce formalizes
Say it like FOR-muh-ly-ziz. Formalizes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- muh
- ly
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formalizes 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.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of formalizes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-muh-ly-ziz.
What does formalizes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of formalize How to pronounce formalize
Questions about saying formalizes
How do you pronounce formalizes?
Say FOR-muh-ly-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrməˌlaɪzɪz/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːməˌlaɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formalizes?
Formalizes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · muh · ly · ziz.
Is formalizes 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 /ˈfɔːməˌlaɪzɪz/ (FAW-muh-ly-ziz).