How to pronounce abnormality
Say it like ab-nor-MAL-uh-tee. Abnormality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAL).
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- ab
- nor
- MAL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abnormality 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.
- norGive this part a little weight. 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abnormality
- 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-ih-tih.
What does abnormality mean?
- The state or quality of being abnormal; variation; irregularity.
- Something abnormal; an aberration; an abnormal occurrence or feature.
Where does abnormality come from?
From abnormal + -ity.
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Questions about saying abnormality
How do you pronounce abnormality?
Say ab-nor-MAL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbˌnɔrˈmæləti/. In British English it is /ˌæbnɔːˈmælɪtɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abnormality?
Abnormality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAL). Broken into parts: ab · nor · MAL · uh · tee.
Is abnormality 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 /ˌæbnɔːˈmælɪtɪ/ (ab-naw-MAL-ih-tih).