How to pronounce phantasmal
Say it like fan-TAZ-mul. Phantasmal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAZ).
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- fan
- TAZ
- mul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phantasmal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of phantasmal
American and British speakers say phantasmal in essentially the same way: /fænˈtæzməl/ in the US and /fænˈtæzməl/ in the UK.
British respelling: fan-TAZ-mul.
What does phantasmal mean?
- Of or pertaining to, or having the characteristics of, a phantasm (“something seen but having no physical reality”); imaginary, unreal.
- Of or pertaining to, or having the characteristics of, a phantom (“apparition or ghost”); ghostly, spectral.
- Of or pertaining to, or having the characteristics of, a phantasm (“perception or vision of a living or dead person who is not physically present, often through telepathy”).
Where does phantasmal come from?
From phantasm or phantasma (“phantasm”) + -al (suffix meaning ‘of or pertaining to’ forming adjectives).
Questions about saying phantasmal
How do you pronounce phantasmal?
Say fan-TAZ-mul. The American pronunciation is /fænˈtæzməl/. In British English it is /fænˈtæzməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phantasmal?
Phantasmal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAZ). Broken into parts: fan · TAZ · mul.
Do Americans and Brits say phantasmal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fænˈtæzməl/ and the British form is /fænˈtæzməl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.