How to pronounce epiphenomenon
Say it like ep-uh-fuh-NOM-uh-non. Epiphenomenon has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOM).
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- ep
- uh
- fuh
- NOM
- uh
- non
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epiphenomenon 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.
- NOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of epiphenomenon
- 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-nun.
What does epiphenomenon mean?
- An activity, process, or state that is the result of another; a by-product, a consequence.
- A mental process or state that is an incidental by-product of physiological events in the brain or nervous system.
- A symptom that develops during the course of a disease that is not connected to the disease.
Where does epiphenomenon come from?
From epi- (prefix meaning ‘above, on, over; in addition to’) + phenomenon.
Questions about saying epiphenomenon
How do you pronounce epiphenomenon?
Say ep-uh-fuh-NOM-uh-non. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpəfəˈnɑməˌnɑn/. In British English it is /ˌɛpɪfəˈnɒmɪnən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epiphenomenon?
Epiphenomenon has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOM). Broken into parts: ep · uh · fuh · NOM · uh · non.
Is epiphenomenon 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 /ˌɛpɪfəˈnɒmɪnən/ (ep-ih-fuh-NOM-ih-nun).