How to pronounce formations
Say it like for-MAY-shunz. Formations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY).
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- for
- MAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formations 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of formations
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-MAY-shunz.
What does formations mean?
- plural of formation How to pronounce formation
Words that rhyme with formations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of formations.
Questions about saying formations
How do you pronounce formations?
Say for-MAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈmeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /fɔːˈmeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formations?
Formations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY). Broken into parts: for · MAY · shunz.
Is formations 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 /fɔːˈmeɪʃənz/ (faw-MAY-shunz).