How to Pronounce “formal”
word
/ˈfɔɹməɫ/
FOR-muhl
/fˈɔːməl/
FAW-muhl
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfɔɹməɫ/
British English
/fˈɔːməl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOR-muhl
UK
FAW-muhl
Listen in Context
Her message sounded a bit too formal, like she was talking to a customer.
He wore a formal suit to the wedding.
Please use formal language in your email.
The meeting was formal and very quiet.