How to pronounce epiphenomena
Say it like ep-uh-fuh-NAH-muh-nuh. Epiphenomena has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAH).
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- ep
- uh
- fuh
- NAH
- muh
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epiphenomena pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- epGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of epiphenomena
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ep-ih-fuh-NOM-ih-nuh.
What does epiphenomena mean?
- plural of epiphenomenon How to pronounce epiphenomenon
Questions about saying epiphenomena
How do you pronounce epiphenomena?
Say ep-uh-fuh-NAH-muh-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpəfəˈnɑmənə/. In British English it is /ˌɛpɪfəˈnɒmɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epiphenomena?
Epiphenomena has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAH). Broken into parts: ep · uh · fuh · NAH · muh · nuh.
Is epiphenomena pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɛpɪfəˈnɒmɪnə/ (ep-ih-fuh-NOM-ih-nuh).