How to pronounce epiphenomenalism
Say it like ep-ee-fuh-nah-muh-nuh-LIZ-um. Epiphenomenalism has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the seventh one (LIZ).
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- ep
- ee
- fuh
- nah
- muh
- nuh
- LIZ
- um
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Epiphenomenalism 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nahGive this part a little weight. 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.
- LIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of epiphenomenalism
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ep-ee-fuh-nom-uh-nuh-LIZ-um.
What does epiphenomenalism mean?
- The doctrine that consciousness, mental states and processes are simply by-products of physiological events in the brain or nervous system and cannot themselves cause anything, whether material or immaterial.
- Such a doctrine, as advanced by a particular thinker or school of thought.
Where does epiphenomenalism come from?
From epiphenomenal + -ism.
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Questions about saying epiphenomenalism
How do you pronounce epiphenomenalism?
Say ep-ee-fuh-nah-muh-nuh-LIZ-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpifəˌnɑmənəˈlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌɛpifəˌnɒmənəˈlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epiphenomenalism?
Epiphenomenalism has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the seventh one (LIZ). Broken into parts: ep · ee · fuh · nah · muh · nuh · LIZ · um.
Is epiphenomenalism 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 /ˌɛpifəˌnɒmənəˈlɪzəm/ (ep-ee-fuh-nom-uh-nuh-LIZ-um).