How to pronounce formicarian
Say it like for-mih-KER-ee-un. Formicarian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KER).
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- for
- mih
- KER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formicarian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- forGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of formicarian
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-mih-KAIR-ee-un.
What does formicarian mean?
- Of or pertaining to ants.
Where does formicarian come from?
From Latin formica (“ant”) + -arian.
Words that rhyme with formicarian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of formicarian.
- humanitarian
- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
Questions about saying formicarian
How do you pronounce formicarian?
Say for-mih-KER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɔrmɪˈkɛriən/. In British English it is /ˌfɔːmɪˈkɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formicarian?
Formicarian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KER). Broken into parts: for · mih · KER · ee · un.
Is formicarian 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 /ˌfɔːmɪˈkɛəriən/ (faw-mih-KAIR-ee-un).