How to Pronounce Epiphenomenon

To pronounce "epiphenomenon", say EP-iph-en-om-en-on — 6 syllables, IPA /ɛpɪfɪˈnɒmɪnən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ɛpɪfɪˈnɒmɪnən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “epiphenomenon”

"epiphenomenon" has 6 syllables: ep-iph-en-om-en-on.

What does epiphenomenon mean?

noun

  1. A symptom that develops during the course of a disease that is not connected to the disease.
  2. A mental state or process that is an incidental byproduct of physiological events in the brain or nervous system.

Related words

by-productsymphenomenonresultantsubphenomenonconsequencefunctionsequencesubeffect

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "epiphenomenon"?▾

"Epiphenomenon" has 6 syllables: ep · iph · en · om · en · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "epiphenomenon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "epiphenomenon" is /ɛpɪfɪˈnɒmɪnən/.

What does "epiphenomenon" mean?▾

Epiphenomenon: A symptom that develops during the course of a disease that is not connected to the disease.

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