English pronunciation

How to pronounce “formidable

Phonetic spelling

FOR-muh-duh-bul

IPA /ˈfɔɹmədəbəɫ/

Syllable stress

for·mi·da·ble

Stress falls on the highlighted syllable.

Hear it in a sentence

  • The task ahead seemed formidable, but I was determined to succeed.

  • She faced a formidable opponent in the chess tournament.

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