How to pronounce formationally
Say it like for-MAY-shuh-nuh-lee. Formationally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY).
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- for
- MAY
- shuh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formationally 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.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of formationally
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-MAY-shuh-nuh-lee.
What does formationally mean?
- In a formational manner.
Words that rhyme with formationally
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Questions about saying formationally
How do you pronounce formationally?
Say for-MAY-shuh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈmeɪʃənəli/. In British English it is /fɔːˈmeɪʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formationally?
Formationally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY). Broken into parts: for · MAY · shuh · nuh · lee.
Is formationally 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 /fɔːˈmeɪʃənəli/ (faw-MAY-shuh-nuh-lee).