How To Pronounce Formula
formula
In British English, formula is pronounced /ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈfʷɔːʴ.mjʷʊ.lə]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈfɔːr.mjə.lə/.
Formula 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
Formula 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 Formula
How do you pronounce formula in British English?
In British English, formula is pronounced /ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈfʷɔːʴ.mjʷʊ.lə].
How do you pronounce formula in American English?
In American English, formula is pronounced /ˈfɔːr.mjə.lə/.
How many syllables are in formula?
Formula has three syllables, /fɔː/ + /mjʊ/ + /lə/.
Where is the stress in formula?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /fɔː/.
Do British and American English pronounce formula the same way?
No. British English has /ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/ and American English has /ˈfɔːr.mjə.lə/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Ooo
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