How to Pronounce "paranormal"
word
/pɛɹəˈnɔɹməɫ/
pair-uh-NOR-muhl
/pˈæɹənˌɔːməl/
pa-RUH-NAW-muhl
Definition
Paranormal refers to things or events that cannot be explained by science or the laws of nature, such as ghosts or telepathy.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pɛɹəˈnɔɹməɫ/
British English
/pˈæɹənˌɔːməl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pair-uh-NOR-muhl
UK
pa-RUH-NAW-muhl
Listen in Context
People believe in paranormal things like ghosts.
A movie about paranormal activity can be scary.
Scientists study if paranormal events are real.
She says her old house is full of paranormal energy.