How to pronounce hyponormal
Say it like hy-poh-NOR-mul. Hyponormal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOR).
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- hy
- poh
- NOR
- mul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyponormal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of hyponormal
- 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".
British respelling: hy-poh-NAW-mul.
What does hyponormal mean?
- Having a self-commutator that is greater than or equal to zero.
Where does hyponormal come from?
From hypo- + normal.
Words that rhyme with hyponormal
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Questions about saying hyponormal
How do you pronounce hyponormal?
Say hy-poh-NOR-mul. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpoʊˈnɔrməl/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəʊˈnɔːməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyponormal?
Hyponormal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOR). Broken into parts: hy · poh · NOR · mul.
Is hyponormal 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 /ˌhaɪpəʊˈnɔːməl/ (hy-poh-NAW-mul).