How to Pronounce "formalities"
word
fɔɹˈmæɫətiz
for-MAL-uh-teez
fɔːmˈælɪtiz
faw-MAL-i-teez
Definition
Things that are done or said mainly to follow rules, customs, or polite behavior, especially official processes or procedures.
IPA Transcription
American English
fɔɹˈmæɫətiz
British English
fɔːmˈælɪtiz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
for-MAL-uh-teez
UK
faw-MAL-i-teez
Listen in Context
All the formalities at the airport took a long time.
Before starting the job, you must complete a few formalities.
The wedding was small with only a few formalities.
Let’s skip the formalities and get straight to business.