How to pronounce epiphenomenal
Say it like ep-ih-fih-NOM-ih-nul. Epiphenomenal has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOM).
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- ep
- ih
- fih
- NOM
- ih
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epiphenomenal 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of epiphenomenal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ep-ih-fih-NOM-ih-nul.
What does epiphenomenal mean?
- Being of secondary consequence to a causal chain of processes, but playing no causal role in the process of interest.
- Of or pertaining to a mental process that occurs only as an incidental effect of electrical or chemical activity in the brain or nervous system.
Where does epiphenomenal come from?
From epi- + phenomenal.
Words that rhyme with epiphenomenal
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Questions about saying epiphenomenal
How do you pronounce epiphenomenal?
Say ep-ih-fih-NOM-ih-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpɪfɪˈnɑmɪnəl/. In British English it is /ˌɛpɪfɪˈnɒmɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epiphenomenal?
Epiphenomenal has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOM). Broken into parts: ep · ih · fih · NOM · ih · nul.
Is epiphenomenal 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 /ˌɛpɪfɪˈnɒmɪnəl/ (ep-ih-fih-NOM-ih-nul).