How to Pronounce "formations"
word
fɔɹˈmeɪʃənz
for-MAY-shunz
fɔːmˈeɪʃənz
faw-MAY-shunz
Definition
'Formations' refers to things that are formed or arranged in a particular way, such as natural shapes (like rock formations) or organized groups (like military or sports formations).
IPA Transcription
American English
fɔɹˈmeɪʃənz
British English
fɔːmˈeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
for-MAY-shunz
UK
faw-MAY-shunz
Listen in Context
The Grand Canyon is famous for its rock formations.
We learned about cloud formations in science class.
The birds flew in V-shaped formations.
Our soccer coach changed the team formations during the game.