How to pronounce binormative
Say it like by-NOR-muh-tiv. Binormative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR).
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- by
- NOR
- muh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Binormative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of binormative
- 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: by-NAW-muh-tiv.
What does binormative mean?
- Of, pertaining to or exhibiting binormativity.
- Pertaining to, adhering to or enforcing two norms.
Where does binormative come from?
From bi- + normative.
Words that rhyme with binormative
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Questions about saying binormative
How do you pronounce binormative?
Say by-NOR-muh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /baɪˈnɔrmətɪv/. In British English it is /baɪˈnɔːmətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in binormative?
Binormative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR). Broken into parts: by · NOR · muh · tiv.
Is binormative 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 /baɪˈnɔːmətɪv/ (by-NAW-muh-tiv).