How to pronounce norma
Say it like NOR-muh. Norma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOR).
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US American/ˈnɔrmə/NOR-muh
UK British/ˈnɔːmə/NAW-muh
- NOR
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Norma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of norma
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAW-muh.
What does norma mean?
noun
- A norm.
- A template.
- A square for measuring right angles.
Where does norma come from?
Borrowed from Latin norma.
Questions about saying norma
How do you pronounce norma?
Say NOR-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɔrmə/. In British English it is /ˈnɔːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in norma?
Norma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOR). Broken into parts: NOR · muh.
Is norma 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 /ˈnɔːmə/ (NAW-muh).