How to Pronounce Formants

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

FORM-ants

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💡 Tip for remembering “formants”

"formants" has 2 syllables: form-ants. It rhymes with informants, if that helps it stick.

What does formants 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 formants

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informants

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "formants"?▾

"Formants" has 2 syllables: form · ants.

What does "formants" mean?▾

Formants: 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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