How to Pronounce Paranormal

To pronounce "paranormal", say PAR-an-orm-al — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PAR-an-orm-al

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💡 Tip for remembering “paranormal”

"paranormal" has 4 syllables: par-an-orm-al. It rhymes with normal and informal, if that helps it stick.

What does paranormal mean?

noun

  1. A person to whom paranormal powers are attributed.
  2. (with "the") Paranormal phenomena collectively, or as a field of study.

adjective

  1. That (ostensibly) cannot be explained by what scientists know; supernatural; especially of or pertaining to ghosts, spirits, and hypothesized abilities like telepathy.

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Words that rhyme with paranormal

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normalinformalabnormalformalmormalformylformolformell

Related words

psychicparapsychologicaltelepathicpsychokineticextrasensorypsychicalclairvoyantsupranormal

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How many syllables are in "paranormal"?▾

"Paranormal" has 4 syllables: par · an · orm · al.

What does "paranormal" mean?▾

Paranormal: A person to whom paranormal powers are attributed.

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