How to pronounce noumena
Say it like NOO-muh-nuh. Noumena has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- muh
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noumena pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 noumena
American and British speakers say noumena in essentially the same way: /ˈnumənə/ in the US and /ˈnuːmənə/ in the UK.
British respelling: NOO-muh-nuh.
What does noumena mean?
- plural of noumenon How to pronounce noumenon
Words that rhyme with noumena
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of noumena.
Questions about saying noumena
How do you pronounce noumena?
Say NOO-muh-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnumənə/. In British English it is /ˈnuːmənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noumena?
Noumena has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · muh · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say noumena the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnumənə/ and the British form is /ˈnuːmənə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.