normal

/ˈnɔːrməl/

Syllables nor·mal

Stress NOR-mal

Phonics Breakdown

nor

/nɔːr/

or sound

mal

/məl/

schwa

Meaning

usual, typical, or expected

Sound Reference

💡

nor=/nɔːr/(north) + mal=/məl/(animal)

Example

It is normal to feel nervous before a test.