How to pronounce phenomenally
Say it like fuh-NAH-muh-nuh-lee. Phenomenally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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- fuh
- NAH
- muh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phenomenally 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of phenomenally
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fuh-NOM-uh-nuh-lee.
What does phenomenally mean?
- In a manner that is extraordinary or amazing.“The tennis player's serve was phenomenally fast.”
- In terms of phenomena.
Where does phenomenally come from?
From phenomenal + -ly.
Words that rhyme with phenomenally
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Questions about saying phenomenally
How do you pronounce phenomenally?
Say fuh-NAH-muh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /fəˈnɑmənəli/. In British English it is /fəˈnɒmənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phenomenally?
Phenomenally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: fuh · NAH · muh · nuh · lee.
Is phenomenally 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 /fəˈnɒmənəli/ (fuh-NOM-uh-nuh-lee).