How to pronounce allonormativity
Say it like al-oh-nor-muh-TIV-uh-tee. Allonormativity has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TIV).
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- al
- oh
- nor
- muh
- TIV
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allonormativity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- norKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 allonormativity
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: al-oh-naw-muh-TIV-ih-tee.
What does allonormativity mean?
- The assumption that all human beings are allosexual or alloromantic, i.e. that they experience sexual attraction and/or romantic attraction to other people.
Where does allonormativity come from?
From allo- + normativity.
Words that rhyme with allonormativity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of allonormativity.
- activity
- productivity
- creativity
- captivity
- negativity
- relativity
- nativity
- conductivity
- reactivity
- selectivity
Questions about saying allonormativity
How do you pronounce allonormativity?
Say al-oh-nor-muh-TIV-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌæloʊnɔrməˈtɪvəti/. In British English it is /ˌæləʊnɔːməˈtɪvɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allonormativity?
Allonormativity has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TIV). Broken into parts: al · oh · nor · muh · TIV · uh · tee.
Is allonormativity 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 /ˌæləʊnɔːməˈtɪvɪti/ (al-oh-naw-muh-TIV-ih-tee).