How to pronounce formidably
Say it like FOR-muh-duh-blee. Formidably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɔrmədəbli/FOR-muh-duh-blee
UK British/ˈfɔːrmɪdəbli/FOR-mih-duh-blee
- FOR
- muh
- duh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formidably 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of formidably
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FOR-mih-duh-blee.
What does formidably mean?
adverb
- In a formidable manner.
Where does formidably come from?
From Latin formīdō (“to fear, dread”) + -ably.
Questions about saying formidably
How do you pronounce formidably?
Say FOR-muh-duh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrmədəbli/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːrmɪdəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formidably?
Formidably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · muh · duh · blee.
Is formidably 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 /ˈfɔːrmɪdəbli/ (FOR-mih-duh-blee).