How to pronounce abnormalness
Say it like ab-NOR-mul-nus. Abnormalness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/æbˈnɔrməlnəs/ab-NOR-mul-nus
UK British/æbˈnɔːməlnəs/ab-NAW-mul-nus
- ab
- NOR
- mul
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abnormalness 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abnormalness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ab-NAW-mul-nus.
What does abnormalness mean?
noun
- The quality of being abnormal.
Where does abnormalness come from?
From abnormal + -ness.
Questions about saying abnormalness
How do you pronounce abnormalness?
Say ab-NOR-mul-nus. The American pronunciation is /æbˈnɔrməlnəs/. In British English it is /æbˈnɔːməlnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abnormalness?
Abnormalness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR). Broken into parts: ab · NOR · mul · nus.
Is abnormalness 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 /æbˈnɔːməlnəs/ (ab-NAW-mul-nus).