How to pronounce phenom
Say it like FEN-um. Phenom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEN).
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- FEN
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phenom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of phenom
American and British speakers say phenom in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛnəm/ in the US and /ˈfɛnəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEN-um.
What does phenom mean?
- Someone or something that is phenomenal, especially a promising young player in sports like baseball, American football, basketball, tennis, and golf.
- One who is hip and fashionable.
Where does phenom come from?
Clipping of phenomenon (“remarkable occurrence”).
Words that rhyme with phenom
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phenom.
Questions about saying phenom
How do you pronounce phenom?
Say FEN-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛnəm/. In British English it is /ˈfɛnəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phenom?
Phenom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEN). Broken into parts: FEN · um.
Do Americans and Brits say phenom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛnəm/ and the British form is /ˈfɛnəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.