How to pronounce supernormal
Say it like soo-per-NOR-mul. Supernormal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOR).
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- soo
- per
- NOR
- mul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supernormal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of supernormal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-puh-NAW-mul.
What does supernormal mean?
- Beyond what is normal; exceeding the average or the point of reference.“Supernormal employment.”
- Paranormal, supernatural.
- Both categorical and normal.
- Supernormal phenomena, considered collectively.
- A being with extraordinary powers, as compared to the norm for their species.
Where does supernormal come from?
Coined from super- + normal between 1865 and 1870.
Words that rhyme with supernormal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of supernormal.
Questions about saying supernormal
How do you pronounce supernormal?
Say soo-per-NOR-mul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupərˈnɔrməl/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈnɔːməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supernormal?
Supernormal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOR). Broken into parts: soo · per · NOR · mul.
Is supernormal 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 /ˌsuːpəˈnɔːməl/ (soo-puh-NAW-mul).