To pronounce "formulaic", say FORM-ul-aic — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌfɔɹmjəˈleɪ.ɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˌfɔɹmjəˈleɪ.ɪk/
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"formulaic" has 3 syllables: form-ul-aic. It rhymes with archaic and prosaic, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“That TV series has become awfully formulaic in the last couple of seasons.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Formulaic" has 3 syllables: form · ul · aic.
The IPA transcription of "formulaic" is /ˌfɔɹmjəˈleɪ.ɪk/.
Formulaic: Closely following a formula or predictable pattern; imitative, not original.
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