How to pronounce phenomena
Say it like fuh-NAH-muh-nuh. Phenomena has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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- fuh
- NAH
- muh
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phenomena pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of phenomena
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fih-NOM-ih-nuh.
What does phenomena mean?
- plural of phenomenon How to pronounce phenomenon
Questions about saying phenomena
How do you pronounce phenomena?
Say fuh-NAH-muh-nuh. The American pronunciation is /fəˈnɑmənə/. In British English it is /fɪˈnɒmɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phenomena?
Phenomena has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: fuh · NAH · muh · nuh.
Is phenomena pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /fɪˈnɒmɪnə/ (fih-NOM-ih-nuh).