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