How to pronounce abnormalities
Say it like ab-nor-MAL-uh-teez. Abnormalities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAL).
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- ab
- nor
- MAL
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abnormalities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- norKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- MALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abnormalities
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ab-naw-MAL-uh-teez.
What does abnormalities mean?
- plural of abnormality How to pronounce abnormality
Questions about saying abnormalities
How do you pronounce abnormalities?
Say ab-nor-MAL-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbnɔrˈmælətiz/. In British English it is /ˌæbnɔːˈmælətiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abnormalities?
Abnormalities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAL). Broken into parts: ab · nor · MAL · uh · teez.
Is abnormalities 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 /ˌæbnɔːˈmælətiz/ (ab-naw-MAL-uh-teez).