How to pronounce formulaicness
Say it like for-myuh-LAY-ik-nus. Formulaicness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- for
- myuh
- LAY
- ik
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formulaicness 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of formulaicness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-myuh-LAY-ik-nus.
What does formulaicness mean?
- the state or condition of being formulaic; following a formula or predictable pattern
Where does formulaicness come from?
From formulaic + -ness.
Questions about saying formulaicness
How do you pronounce formulaicness?
Say for-myuh-LAY-ik-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɔrmjəˈleɪɪknəs/. In British English it is /ˌfɔːmjəˈleɪɪknəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formulaicness?
Formulaicness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: for · myuh · LAY · ik · nus.
Is formulaicness 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 /ˌfɔːmjəˈleɪɪknəs/ (faw-myuh-LAY-ik-nus).