How to pronounce normality
Say it like nor-MAL-uh-tee. Normality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAL).
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- nor
- MAL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Normality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- norKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- MALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of normality
- 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: naw-MAL-ih-tee.
What does normality mean?
- The state of being normal or usual; normalcy.“Jessie was going to wear pants to school, but her brother persuaded her to wear shorts to preserve normality.”
- The concentration of a solution expressed in gram equivalent weights of solute per liter of solution.
- A measure of how well an observed distribution approximates a normal distribution.
Where does normality come from?
From normal + -ity, perhaps modeled on French normalité.
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Words that rhyme with normality
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Questions about saying normality
How do you pronounce normality?
Say nor-MAL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /nɔrˈmæləti/. In British English it is /nɔːˈmælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in normality?
Normality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAL). Broken into parts: nor · MAL · uh · tee.
Is normality 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 /nɔːˈmælɪti/ (naw-MAL-ih-tee).