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normal
Definition:
(nou) something regarded as a normative example
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈnɔːməl
Examples:
Combustion and putrefaction are not miracles, but the normal order of nature.
It explains the ubiquitous occurrence of the normal distribution in nature.
At the time, poverty was normal in the rural areas, and serfdom was common.
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Common mistakes of normal pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "nor-MAL" instead of "NOR-mal". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable, as in IPA /ˈnɔr.məl/ (US) or /ˈnɔː.məl/ (UK).
- Overemphasizing the "r": English learners might pronounce the "r" too strongly, leading to "nor-mal" sounding like "nor-R-mal". Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and smooth, as in IPA /ˈnɔr.məl/ (US) or /ˈnɔː.məl/ (UK).
- Dropping the "l": Some may omit the "l" at the end, saying "nor-ma" instead of "normal". Tip: Ensure to pronounce the final "l" clearly, as in IPA /ˈnɔr.məl/ (US) or /ˈnɔː.məl/ (UK).
- Adding an extra vowel sound: Learners might add an extra vowel, pronouncing it as "nor-ma-luh". Tip: Stick to the two syllables without adding extra sounds, as in IPA /ˈnɔr.məl/ (US) or /ˈnɔː.məl/ (UK).
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "normal" with "norm" and say "NORM" instead of "NOR-mal". Tip: Focus on the two-syllable structure to differentiate, as in IPA /ˈnɔr.məl/ (US) or /ˈnɔː.məl/ (UK).