How to pronounce phantom
Say it like FAN-tum. Phantom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAN).
- FAN
- tum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phantom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of phantom
American and British speakers say phantom in essentially the same way: /ˈfæntəm/ in the US and /ˈfæntəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAN-tum.
What does phantom mean?
- A ghost or apparition.
- Something apparently seen, heard, or sensed, but having no physical reality; an image that appears only in the mind; an illusion or delusion.
- A placeholder for a pair of players when there are an odd number of pairs playing.
- Illusive.
- Fictitious or nonexistent.“a phantom limb”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with phantom
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phantom.
Questions about saying phantom
How do you pronounce phantom?
Say FAN-tum. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæntəm/. In British English it is /ˈfæntəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phantom?
Phantom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAN). Broken into parts: FAN · tum.
Do Americans and Brits say phantom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfæntəm/ and the British form is /ˈfæntəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.