How do native speakers pronounce "formal" in English?

In natural English speech, "formal" appears in contexts such as: "before that you know the royals were very very formal you". Listen to the exact timestamped clip in the accompanying video with synchronized subtitles.

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How to pronounce“formal”in English

IPA/ˈfɔɹməl/

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Definitions of “formal”

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adjective

In accordance with established forms.

“She spoke formal English, without any dialect.”

adjective

Official.

“I'd like to make a formal complaint.”

noun

An evening gown.

“Well, I open up the door / And much to my surprise / The girls were wearin' formals / And the boys were wearin' ties”

noun

An event with a formal dress code.

“Jenny took Sam to her Year 12 formal.”

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