How to pronounce phenomenal
Say it like fuh-NAH-muh-nul. Phenomenal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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- fuh
- NAH
- muh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phenomenal 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.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of phenomenal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fih-NOM-ih-nul.
What does phenomenal mean?
- of or relating to a phenomenon“phenomenal science”
- exceedingly or unbelievably great“the bomb did fantastic damage”“Samson is supposed to have had fantastic strength”
Where does phenomenal come from?
From phenomenon + -al, after French phénoménal.
Words that rhyme with phenomenal
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Questions about saying phenomenal
How do you pronounce phenomenal?
Say fuh-NAH-muh-nul. The American pronunciation is /fəˈnɑmənəl/. In British English it is /fɪˈnɒmɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phenomenal?
Phenomenal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: fuh · NAH · muh · nul.
Is phenomenal 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 /fɪˈnɒmɪnəl/ (fih-NOM-ih-nul).