How to pronounce formalizing
Say it like FOR-muh-ly-zing. Formalizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- muh
- ly
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formalizing 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of formalizing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-muh-ly-zing.
What does formalizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of formalize How to pronounce formalize
Questions about saying formalizing
How do you pronounce formalizing?
Say FOR-muh-ly-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrməˌlaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːməˌlaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formalizing?
Formalizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · muh · ly · zing.
Is formalizing 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 /ˈfɔːməˌlaɪzɪŋ/ (FAW-muh-ly-zing).