How to Pronounce “former”
word
/ˈfɔɹmɝ/
FOR-mur
/fˈɔːmɐ/
FAW-muh
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfɔɹmɝ/
British English
/fˈɔːmɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOR-mur
UK
FAW-muh
Listen in Context
The former CEO still advises the company sometimes.
She is a former teacher.
This building was a former school.
Tom and Jake are brothers. The former is taller.