How to pronounce noumenon
Say it like NOO-muh-non. Noumenon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- muh
- non
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noumenon 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.
- nonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of noumenon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOO-muh-non.
What does noumenon mean?
- A thing as it is independent of any conceptualization or perception by the human mind, postulated by practical reason but existing in a condition which is in principle unknowable and unexperienceable.
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Questions about saying noumenon
How do you pronounce noumenon?
Say NOO-muh-non. The American pronunciation is /ˈnumənɑn/. In British English it is /ˈnuːmənɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noumenon?
Noumenon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · muh · non.
Is noumenon 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 /ˈnuːmənɒn/ (NOO-muh-non).