How to pronounce norms
Say it like NORMZ. Norms is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/nɔrmz/NORMZ
UK British/nɔːmz/NAWMZ
- NORMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Norms pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NORMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of norms
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAWMZ.
What does norms mean?
noun
- plural of norm How to pronounce norm
Questions about saying norms
How do you pronounce norms?
Say NORMZ. The American pronunciation is /nɔrmz/. In British English it is /nɔːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in norms?
Norms is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NORMZ.
Is norms 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 /nɔːmz/ (NAWMZ).