Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

formerly

/ˈfɔɹmɚli/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.24 in modern English

Syllables
for-mer-ly
IPA
/ˈfɔɹmɚli/
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

at some time in the past

adv

previously; once

Example Sentences

Etymology

Etymology tree English former Middle English -ly English -ly English formerly From former + -ly.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈfɔɹmɚli/
  • British English: /ˈfɔːməli/

Phrases

formerly known as

Frequently Paired Words

since theretofore former

Synonyms

at one time afore aforehand already antecedently before beforehand beforetime ere erenow erewhile erstwhile

Homonyms

formally (non-rhotic)

Antonyms

currently subsequently

Questions

How do you pronounce formerly?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfɔɹmɚli/.
What does formerly mean?
at some time in the past
Where does formerly come from?
Etymology tree English former Middle English -ly English -ly English formerly From former + -ly.

How to pronounce formerly

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈfɔɹmɚli/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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