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How to pronounce formality in American English

“formality” pronunciation by American speakers

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“formality” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. So it’ll just be a formality?

    State Department

  2. routine formality that Hartranft imposed on his

    National Archives

  3. of more formality in traditional Protestant, white Protestant churches.

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “formality”

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