How to Pronounce Subnormal

To pronounce "subnormal", say SUBN-orm-al — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SUBN-orm-al

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💡 Tip for remembering “subnormal”

"subnormal" has 3 syllables: subn-orm-al.

What does subnormal mean?

noun

  1. A person whose abilities are less than normal.

    “the IQ scores of mental subnormals”

  2. That part of the axis of a curved line which is intercepted between the ordinate and the normal.

adjective

  1. Less than normal.

    “His intelligence was considered subnormal, but amazingly as a musician he was a genius.”

  2. Denormal

Related words

abnormalsubstandardunderaverageunnormalsubparsuboptimalnonabnormalsubmarginal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "subnormal"?▾

"Subnormal" has 3 syllables: subn · orm · al.

What does "subnormal" mean?▾

Subnormal: A person whose abilities are less than normal.

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