How to pronounce norm
Say it like NORM. Norm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NORM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Norm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NORMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of norm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAWM.
What does norm mean?
- a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical“the current middle-class norm of two children per family”
- a statistic describing the location of a distribution“it set the norm for American homes”
Where does norm come from?
From Latin norma (“a carpenter's square, a rule, a pattern, a precept”).
Words that rhyme with norm
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of norm.
Questions about saying norm
How do you pronounce norm?
Say NORM. The American pronunciation is /nɔrm/. In British English it is /nɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in norm?
Norm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NORM.
Is norm 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 /nɔːm/ (NAWM).