How to Pronounce “formation

word

/fɔɹˈmeɪʃən/
for-MAY-shuhn
/fɔːmˈeɪʃən/
faw-MAY-shuhn

IPA Transcription

American English

/fɔɹˈmeɪʃən/

British English

/fɔːmˈeɪʃən/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

for-MAY-shuhn

UK

faw-MAY-shuhn

Listen in Context

The formation of clouds happens when warm air rises.

They practiced their formation before the big soccer game.

The Grand Canyon is known for its unique rock formations.

The company announced the formation of a new research team.