How to Pronounce Formulate

To pronounce "formulate", say FORM-ul-at-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

FORM-ul-at-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “formulate”

"formulate" has 4 syllables: form-ul-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does formulate mean?

verb

  1. To reduce to, or express in, a formula; to put in a clear and definite form of statement or expression.

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Words that rhyme with formulate

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elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "formulate"?▾

"Formulate" has 4 syllables: form · ul · at · e.

What does "formulate" mean?▾

Formulate: To reduce to, or express in, a formula; to put in a clear and definite form of statement or expression.

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