How to pronounce numen
Say it like NOO-mun. Numen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Numen 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of numen
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-mun.
What does numen mean?
- A divinity, especially a local or presiding god.
- An influence or phenomenon at once mystical and transcendent.
Where does numen come from?
Borrowed from Latin nūmen.
Words that rhyme with numen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of numen.
Questions about saying numen
How do you pronounce numen?
Say NOO-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈnumən/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in numen?
Numen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · mun.
Is numen pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈnjuːmən/ (NYOO-mun).