How to Pronounce "formidable"
word
/ˈfɔɹmədəbəɫ/, /ˌfɔɹˈmɪdəbəɫ/
FOR-muh-duh-buhl
/fɔːmˈɪdəbəl/
faw-MID-uh-buhl
Definition
Describes something or someone that inspires fear, respect, or wonder because of their size, power, skill, or difficulty.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfɔɹmədəbəɫ/, /ˌfɔɹˈmɪdəbəɫ/
British English
/fɔːmˈɪdəbəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOR-muh-duh-buhl
UK
faw-MID-uh-buhl
Listen in Context
The mountain is a formidable challenge for climbers.
She has a formidable reputation in the business world.
That was a formidable opponent in the game.
Winning the championship seemed like a formidable task, but the team pulled it off.