How to pronounce formulation
Say it like for-myuh-LAY-shun. Formulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
- for
- myuh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formulation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- forGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- myuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of formulation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-myuu-LAY-shun.
What does formulation mean?
- The act, process, or result of formulating or reducing to a formula.
- A particular linguistic construction; a turn of phrase.
- A medicinal preparation.“If you liked our old shampoo, you'll love the new kinder, gentler formulation.”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- preparation
- conceptualization
- conceptualisation
- expression
Words that rhyme with formulation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of formulation.
Questions about saying formulation
How do you pronounce formulation?
Say for-myuh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɔrmjəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌfɔːmjʊˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formulation?
Formulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: for · myuh · LAY · shun.
Is formulation 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 /ˌfɔːmjʊˈleɪʃən/ (faw-myuu-LAY-shun).