How many syllables in "subnormal"?

"subnormal" has 3 lettergrepen (sub - nor - mal).

How to divide "subnormal"?

"subnormal" divides into 3 parts: sub · nor · mal.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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3 Lettergrepen

"subnormal": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sub·nor·mal

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SUB-nor-mal(sub · nor · mal)● ○ ○

Stress in "subnormal" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepensub·nor·mal

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How many syllables in "subnormal"?: "subnormal" has 3 lettergrepen (sub - nor - mal).
How to divide "subnormal"?: "subnormal" divides into 3 parts: sub · nor · mal.
Where is the stress in "subnormal"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "subnormal"?: Say each syllable slowly (sub... nor... mal) and listen on SayItVid.