How to pronounce formulating
Say it like FOR-myuh-lay-ting. Formulating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɔrmjəˌleɪtɪŋ/FOR-myuh-lay-ting
UK British/ˈfɔːmjəˌleɪtɪŋ/FAW-myuh-lay-ting
- FOR
- myuh
- lay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formulating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of formulating
- 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-ting.
What does formulating mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of formulate How to pronounce formulate
Questions about saying formulating
How do you pronounce formulating?
Say FOR-myuh-lay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrmjəˌleɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːmjəˌleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formulating?
Formulating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · myuh · lay · ting.
Is formulating 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 /ˈfɔːmjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ (FAW-myuh-lay-ting).