formally
FOR-ma-lee
formalee
/ˈfɔɹməli/ · 3 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “formally” is spelled “formalee”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | f | aw | r | m | a | l | ee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /f/ | /ɔ/ | /ɹ/ | /m/ | /ə/ | /l/ | /i/ |
English writes “formally” with
8 letters for 7 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“formalee” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “formally”
reallyonlyfamilyactuallyprobablyexactlycertainlyfinallyabsolutelycharlie
“formally” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “formally”?
“formally” is pronounced FOR-ma-lee — IPA /ˈfɔɹməli/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “formalee”.
How many syllables are in “formally”?
“formally” has 3 syllables: FOR-ma-lee (the capitalized syllable is stressed).