How to pronounce phenomenon
Say it like fuh-NOM-uh-non. Phenomenon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOM).
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- fuh
- NOM
- uh
- non
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phenomenon 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.
- NOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of phenomenon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fih-NOM-ih-nun.
What does phenomenon mean?
- any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
- a remarkable development
Questions about saying phenomenon
How do you pronounce phenomenon?
Say fuh-NOM-uh-non. The American pronunciation is /fəˈnɑməˌnɑn/. In British English it is /fɪˈnɒmɪnən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phenomenon?
Phenomenon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOM). Broken into parts: fuh · NOM · uh · non.
Is phenomenon 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 /fɪˈnɒmɪnən/ (fih-NOM-ih-nun).