how to pronounce normal

/nɔʁˈmaːl/

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normal is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of normal in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… sein dachte ich packe normal die ecke 3 …”

meanings of normal

adjective:

Normal.

noun:

Standard, normal.

normal frequency in german - A2 level of CEFR

the word normal occurs in german on average 64.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for A2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.