How to Pronounce Formant

To pronounce "formant", say FORM-ant — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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FORM-ant

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💡 Tip for remembering “formant”

"formant" has 2 syllables: form-ant. It rhymes with dormant and informant, if that helps it stick.

What does formant mean?

noun

  1. A band of frequencies, in a sound spectrum, that have a greater intensity; they determine the quality of a sound; especially the characteristic sounds of the consonants.
  2. A morpheme occurring as an affix to a root or stem, forming an extended root or stem.

Words that rhyme with formant

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dormantinformantnormentself-dormantstorment

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "formant"?▾

"Formant" has 2 syllables: form · ant.

What does "formant" mean?▾

Formant: A band of frequencies, in a sound spectrum, that have a greater intensity; they determine the quality of a sound; especially the characteristic sounds of the consonants.

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