How to Pronounce Formalities

To pronounce "formalities", say FORM-al-it-ies — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

FORM-al-it-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “formalities”

"formalities" has 4 syllables: form-al-it-ies. It rhymes with municipalities and personalities, if that helps it stick.

What does formalities mean?

noun

  1. The state of being formal.
  2. Something said or done as a matter of form.

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Words that rhyme with formalities

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municipalitiespersonalitiesbrutalitieslegalitiesmodalitiescommonalitiesabnormalitiesfatalitiesgeneralitiestechnicalitiescausalitiestonalities

Related words

actionsapproachesarrangementsburdensclearancedealingsformforms

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "formalities"?▾

"Formalities" has 4 syllables: form · al · it · ies.

What does "formalities" mean?▾

Formalities: The state of being formal.

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