How to pronounce abnormity
Say it like ab-NOR-mih-tee. Abnormity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR).
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- ab
- NOR
- mih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abnormity 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abnormity
- 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-mih-tee.
What does abnormity mean?
- Alternative form of abnormality
- A monstrosity
Where does abnormity come from?
From abnorm(al) + -ity, from Late Latin abnormitas, from Latin abnormis (“irregular, abnormal”), from ab + norm (“rule, pattern”).
Questions about saying abnormity
How do you pronounce abnormity?
Say ab-NOR-mih-tee. The American pronunciation is /æbˈnɔrmɪti/. In British English it is /æbˈnɔːmɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abnormity?
Abnormity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR). Broken into parts: ab · NOR · mih · tee.
Is abnormity 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 /æbˈnɔːmɪti/ (ab-NAW-mih-tee).