How to pronounce normalcy
Say it like NOR-mul-see. Normalcy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOR).
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- NOR
- mul
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Normalcy 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.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of normalcy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAW-mul-see.
What does normalcy mean?
- The state of being geometrically normal, at a right angle.
- The state of being normal; the fact of being normal; normality.
Where does normalcy come from?
From normal + -cy. The original sense was mathematical.
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Questions about saying normalcy
How do you pronounce normalcy?
Say NOR-mul-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɔrməlsi/. In British English it is /ˈnɔːməlsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in normalcy?
Normalcy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOR). Broken into parts: NOR · mul · see.
Is normalcy 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 /ˈnɔːməlsi/ (NAW-mul-see).