How do you pronounce "formally"?

In American English: /ˈfɔrməli/ (FAWRM-uhl-ee). In British English: /fˈɔːməli/ (F-awm-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈfɔrməli/ (FAWRM-uhl-ee). In Australian English: /fˈɔːməli/ (F-awm-uhl).

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

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

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formally

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/ˈfɔrməli/

FAWRM-uhl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

fɔrmfor·əlmal·ily

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