How to pronounce formosity
Say it like for-MOS-ih-tee. Formosity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOS).
- for
- MOS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formosity 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.
- MOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of formosity
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: faw-MOS-ih-tee.
What does formosity mean?
- Beauty.
Where does formosity come from?
From Late Middle English formosite, formosyte, from Old French formosité, from Latin fōrmōsitās (“beauty”).
Words that rhyme with formosity
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Questions about saying formosity
How do you pronounce formosity?
Say for-MOS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈmɑsɪti/. In British English it is /fɔːˈmɒsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formosity?
Formosity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOS). Broken into parts: for · MOS · ih · tee.
Is formosity 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 /fɔːˈmɒsɪti/ (faw-MOS-ih-tee).