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.