How to pronounce abnormalize
Say it like ab-NOR-muh-lyze. Abnormalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR).
- ab
- NOR
- muh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abnormalize 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.
- lyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of abnormalize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ab-NAW-muh-lyze.
What does abnormalize mean?
- To make abnormal.
Where does abnormalize come from?
From abnormal + -ize.
Words that rhyme with abnormalize
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Questions about saying abnormalize
How do you pronounce abnormalize?
Say ab-NOR-muh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /æbˈnɔrməlaɪz/. In British English it is /æbˈnɔːməlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abnormalize?
Abnormalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR). Broken into parts: ab · NOR · muh · lyze.
Is abnormalize 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 /æbˈnɔːməlaɪz/ (ab-NAW-muh-lyze).