How to pronounce abnormal

abnormal

/æbˈnɔːrməl/

3 syllables, stress on the second

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/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/b/as in bed	A voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ɔː/as in thought	A long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/m/as in man	Lips closed, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

Her behavior is abnormal for a young girl.

How do you pronounce abnormal?

Abnormal is pronounced /æbˈnɔːrməl/ in American English.

How many syllables are in abnormal?

Abnormal has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in abnormal?

The second syllable: /æbˈnɔːrməl/.