How to Pronounce Noumenon

To pronounce "noumenon", say NOUM-en-on — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈnaʊmənɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈnaʊmənɒn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “noumenon”

"noumenon" has 3 syllables: noum-en-on.

What does noumenon mean?

noun

  1. A thing as it is independent of any conceptualization or perception by the human mind, postulated by practical reason but existing in a condition which is in principle unknowable and unexperienceable.

Synonyms

thing-in-itself

Antonyms

phenomenon

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Related words

thing-in-itselfunknowablenonthingnotionlessnessnonbodynotionalitynulliversejnana

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "noumenon"?▾

"Noumenon" has 3 syllables: noum · en · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "noumenon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "noumenon" is /ˈnaʊmənɒn/.

What does "noumenon" mean?▾

Noumenon: A thing as it is independent of any conceptualization or perception by the human mind, postulated by practical reason but existing in a condition which is in principle unknowable and unexperienceable.

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