How to pronounce formulas
Say it like FOR-myuh-luz. Formulas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɔrmjələz/FOR-myuh-luz
UK British/ˈfɔːmjʊləz/FAW-myuu-luz
- FOR
- myuh
- luz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formulas 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.
- luzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of formulas
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-myuu-luz.
What does formulas mean?
noun
- plural of formula How to pronounce formula
Questions about saying formulas
How do you pronounce formulas?
Say FOR-myuh-luz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrmjələz/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːmjʊləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formulas?
Formulas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · myuh · luz.
Is formulas 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 /ˈfɔːmjʊləz/ (FAW-myuu-luz).