How to pronounce abnormalcy
Say it like ab-NOR-mul-see. Abnormalcy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR).
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- ab
- NOR
- mul
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abnormalcy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- NORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abnormalcy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ab-NAW-mul-see.
What does abnormalcy mean?
- Synonym of abnormality.
Where does abnormalcy come from?
From abnormal + -cy, by analogy with normalcy.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying abnormalcy
How do you pronounce abnormalcy?
Say ab-NOR-mul-see. The American pronunciation is /æbˈnɔrməlsi/. In British English it is /æbˈnɔːməlsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abnormalcy?
Abnormalcy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR). Broken into parts: ab · NOR · mul · see.
Is abnormalcy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /æbˈnɔːməlsi/ (ab-NAW-mul-see).