How to pronounce formats
Say it like FOR-mats. Formats has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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US American/ˈfɔrˌmæts/FOR-mats
UK British/ˈfɔːˌmæts/FAW-mats
- FOR
- mats
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formats 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.
- matsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of formats
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-mats.
What does formats mean?
noun
- plural of format How to pronounce format
- third-person singular simple present indicative of format How to pronounce format
Questions about saying formats
How do you pronounce formats?
Say FOR-mats. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrˌmæts/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːˌmæts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formats?
Formats has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · mats.
Is formats 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 /ˈfɔːˌmæts/ (FAW-mats).