How to pronounce abnormalism
Say it like ab-NOR-muh-lih-zum. Abnormalism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR).
- ab
- NOR
- muh
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abnormalism 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abnormalism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ab-NAW-muh-lih-zum.
What does abnormalism mean?
- Synonym of abnormality.
Where does abnormalism come from?
From abnormal + -ism.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with abnormalism
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Questions about saying abnormalism
How do you pronounce abnormalism?
Say ab-NOR-muh-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /æbˈnɔrməlɪzəm/. In British English it is /æbˈnɔːməlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abnormalism?
Abnormalism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR). Broken into parts: ab · NOR · muh · lih · zum.
Is abnormalism 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 /æbˈnɔːməlɪzəm/ (ab-NAW-muh-lih-zum).