How to Pronounce Numen

To pronounce "numen", say NUM-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnjuː.mən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈnjuː.mən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “numen”

"numen" has 2 syllables: num-en. It rhymes with acumen and inhuman, if that helps it stick.

What does numen mean?

noun

  1. A divinity, especially a local or presiding god.
  2. An influence or phenomenon at once mystical and transcendant.

Words that rhyme with numen

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

acumeninhumanlumennonhumanluminealbuminbitumensuperhumancrewmanrumencuminsubhuman

Related words

deitydivinitygodkindgeniusgodheadtheonymgodlingaspect

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "numen"?▾

"Numen" has 2 syllables: num · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "numen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "numen" is /ˈnjuː.mən/.

What does "numen" mean?▾

Numen: A divinity, especially a local or presiding god.

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