How to pronounce formulated
Say it like FOR-myuh-lay-tud. Formulated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- myuh
- lay
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formulated 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.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of formulated
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FAW-myuh-lay-tud.
What does formulated mean?
- devised; developed according to an orderly plan“he had well formulated opinions on schooling”
Questions about saying formulated
How do you pronounce formulated?
Say FOR-myuh-lay-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrmjəˌleɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːmjəˌleɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formulated?
Formulated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · myuh · lay · tud.
Is formulated 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 /ˈfɔːmjəˌleɪtəd/ (FAW-myuh-lay-tud).