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