How to pronounce numinous
Say it like NYOO-muh-nus. Numinous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYOO).
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- NYOO
- muh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Numinous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYOOSay 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of numinous
American and British speakers say numinous in essentially the same way: /ˈnjumənəs/ in the US and /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYOO-mih-nus.
What does numinous mean?
- Of or relating to a numen (divinity); indicating the presence of a divinity.“His interest in numinous objects led him on a quest for the Holy Grail.”
- Evoking a sense of the mystical, sublime, or transcendent; awe-inspiring.
Where does numinous come from?
From Latin nūmen (“nod of the head; divine sway or will; divinity”) + -ous (suffix forming adjectives from nouns, denoting possession or presence of a quality).
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Words that rhyme with numinous
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Questions about saying numinous
How do you pronounce numinous?
Say NYOO-muh-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnjumənəs/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in numinous?
Numinous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYOO). Broken into parts: NYOO · muh · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say numinous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnjumənəs/ and the British form is /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.