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.