Formal has 2 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | I utterly despise formal writing! | |
| 2. | The school uniform is convenient because it can be worn for both informal and formal occasions. | |
| 3. | We need some formal instruction in literature. | |
| 4. | Boy, did she have egg on her face when she showed up at the formal party wearing blue jeans! | |
| 5. | Do we dress formal? | |
| 6. | How formal is this ceremony? | |
| 7. | The President of the U.S. paid a formal visit to China. | |
| 8. | You needn't prepare a formal speech. | |
| 9. | You don't have to be so formal. | |
| 10. | The premier paid a formal visit to the White House. |