How do you pronounce "formalize"?

In American English: /ˈfɔrməˌlaɪz/ (FAWRM-uh-leyez). In British English: /fˈɔːməlˌaɪz/ (F-awm-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈfɔrməˌlaɪz/ (FAWRM-uh-leyez). In Australian English: /fˈɔːməlˌaɪz/ (F-awm-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɔrməˌlaɪz/ (FAWRM-uh-leyez), while in British English it's /fˈɔːməlˌaɪz/ (F-awm-uhl).

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/ˈfɔrməˌlaɪz/

FAWRM-uh-leyez

Syllable Breakdown

fɔrmfor·əmal·laɪzize

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