How to pronounce normally
Say it like NOR-muh-lee. Normally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOR).
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- NOR
- muh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Normally 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of normally
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAW-muh-lee.
What does normally mean?
- under normal conditions“usually she was late”
Where does normally come from?
From normal + -ly.
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Questions about saying normally
How do you pronounce normally?
Say NOR-muh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɔrməli/. In British English it is /ˈnɔːməli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in normally?
Normally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOR). Broken into parts: NOR · muh · lee.
Is normally 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 /ˈnɔːməli/ (NAW-muh-lee).