Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

new normal

/ˌn(j)u ˈnɔɹm(ə)l/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.99 in modern English

Syllables
new norm-al
IPA
/ˌn(j)u ˈnɔɹm(ə)l/
14
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A current prevailing situation which has emerged recently, that differs dramatically from the previous one and is expected to remain.

American usage

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Etymology

From new + normal.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌn(j)u ˈnɔɹm(ə)l/
  • British English: /ˌnjuː ˈnɔːml̩/

Usage

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Questions

How do you pronounce new normal?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌn(j)u ˈnɔɹm(ə)l/.
What does new normal mean?
A current prevailing situation which has emerged recently, that differs dramatically from the previous one and is expected to remain.
Where does new normal come from?
From new + normal.

How to pronounce new normal

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