How to pronounce paranormal
Say it like per-uh-NOR-mul. Paranormal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOR).
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US American/pɛrəˈnɔrməl/per-uh-NOR-mul
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- per
- uh
- NOR
- mul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paranormal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
What does paranormal mean?
adjective
- Of events, experiences, or phenomenona, that cannot be explained by current scientific understanding or natural laws.
- Paranormal phenomenona collectively: all things paranormal; things with paranormality.“Our next guest has spent a 40-year career studying the paranormal, and he has some thoughts he wants to share with our audience tonight.”
- A person to whom paranormal powers are attributed.
Where does paranormal come from?
From para- (“beyond”) + normal; compare supernatural.
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Words that rhyme with paranormal
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Questions about saying paranormal
How do you pronounce paranormal?
Say per-uh-NOR-mul. The American pronunciation is /pɛrəˈnɔrməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paranormal?
Paranormal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOR). Broken into parts: per · uh · NOR · mul.