formal

/ˈfɔːr.məl/

Syllables for·mal

Stress FOR-mal

Phonics Breakdown

for

/fɔːr/

long or

mal

/məl/

schwa

Meaning

official, serious, or following accepted rules

Sound Reference

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for=/fɔːr/(for) + mal=/məl/(animal)

Example

He wore a formal suit to the meeting.