How to Pronounce “formality

word

/fɔɹˈmæɫəti/
/fɔːmˈælɪti/

IPA Transcription

American English

/fɔɹˈmæɫəti/

British English

/fɔːmˈælɪti/

Listen in Context

Signing the contract is a formality, but it is still required.

Wearing a suit to the event is a formality.

They followed all the formalities before starting the meeting.

Don’t worry, it’s just a formality — you’re already accepted.