How to Pronounce "formation"
word
/fɔɹˈmeɪʃən/
for-MAY-shuhn
/fɔːmˈeɪʃən/
faw-MAY-shuhn
Definition
The act or process of creating or developing something, or the way something is arranged or shaped; also refers to a group organized in a specific pattern or order, such as in geology or in a team.
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.