How do you pronounce "formal"?

In American English: /ˈfɔrməl/ (FAWRM-uhl). In British English: /fˈɔːməl/ (F-awm). In Canadian English: /ˈfɔrməl/ (FAWRM-uhl). In Australian English: /fˈɔːməl/ (F-awm).

Is "formal" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɔrməl/ (FAWRM-uhl), while in British English it's /fˈɔːməl/ (F-awm).

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/ˈfɔrməl/

FAWRM-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

fɔrmfor·əlmal

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