How to pronounce formulaic
Say it like for-myuh-LAY-ik. Formulaic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- for
- myuh
- LAY
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formulaic 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.
- myuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of formulaic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-myuh-LAY-ik.
What does formulaic mean?
- Conventionalized.“a formulaic greeting”
- Imitative; unoriginal; trite.“That TV series has become awfully formulaic in the last couple of seasons.”
Where does formulaic come from?
From formula + -ic.
Words that rhyme with formulaic
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Questions about saying formulaic
How do you pronounce formulaic?
Say for-myuh-LAY-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɔrmjəˈleɪɪk/. In British English it is /ˌfɔːmjəˈleɪɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formulaic?
Formulaic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: for · myuh · LAY · ik.
Is formulaic 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 /ˌfɔːmjəˈleɪɪk/ (faw-myuh-LAY-ik).