How to pronounce formulate
Say it like FOR-myuh-layt. Formulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɔrmjəˌleɪt/FOR-myuh-layt
UK British/ˈfɔːmjʊˈleɪt/FAW-myuu-LAYT
- FOR
- myuh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formulate 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.
- laytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of formulate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-myuu-LAYT.
What does formulate mean?
verb
- To put into a clear and definite form of statement or expression.“He failed to formulate his ideas more clearly.”
Where does formulate come from?
From formula + -ate.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying formulate
How do you pronounce formulate?
Say FOR-myuh-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrmjəˌleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːmjʊˈleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formulate?
Formulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · myuh · layt.
Is formulate 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 /ˈfɔːmjʊˈleɪt/ (FAW-myuu-LAYT).