How To Pronounce Formalist
formalist
In British English, formalist is pronounced /ˈfɔː.mə.lɪst/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈfʷɔːʴ.mə.lɪst̚]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈfɔːr.mə.lɪst/.
Formalist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Formalist has three syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Ooo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Formalist
How do you pronounce formalist in British English?
In British English, formalist is pronounced /ˈfɔː.mə.lɪst/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈfʷɔːʴ.mə.lɪst̚].
How do you pronounce formalist in American English?
In American English, formalist is pronounced /ˈfɔːr.mə.lɪst/.
How many syllables are in formalist?
Formalist has three syllables, /fɔː/ + /mə/ + /lɪst/.
Where is the stress in formalist?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /fɔː/.
Do British and American English pronounce formalist the same way?
No. British English has /ˈfɔː.mə.lɪst/ and American English has /ˈfɔːr.mə.lɪst/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Ooo
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