How to pronounce formulary
Say it like FOR-myuh-ler-ee. Formulary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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US American/ˈfɔrmjəˌlɛri/FOR-myuh-ler-ee
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- FOR
- myuh
- ler
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formulary 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.
- myuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does formulary mean?
noun
- A list of formulas; a collection of set forms to be followed, especially in religious belief.
- A pharmacopoeia or list of available drugs, particularly prescription drugs.
- A list of drugs, created by health insurers, hospitals, or prescription drug plans, that defines how costs for any drug are shared between patient and health care provider, typically broken down by tiers such as preferred generics with lowest copay, or preferred brand with higher copay, or non-prefe
- Stated; prescribed; ritual.
Where does formulary come from?
From Middle French formulaire.
Questions about saying formulary
How do you pronounce formulary?
Say FOR-myuh-ler-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrmjəˌlɛri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formulary?
Formulary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · myuh · ler · ee.