How to Pronounce Phantom

To pronounce "phantom", say PHANT-om — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfæntəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfæntəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “phantom”

"phantom" has 2 syllables: phant-om. It rhymes with bantam and annum, if that helps it stick.

What does phantom mean?

noun

  1. A ghost or apparition.
  2. Something apparently seen, heard, or sensed, but having no physical reality; an image that appears only in the mind; an illusion or delusion.

adjective

  1. Illusive.
  2. Fictitious or nonexistent.

    “a phantom limb”

Synonyms

ghost

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Words that rhyme with phantom

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bantamannumgranumgrannamtranumstannumplanumantumpanimcanamganimhannam

Related words

specterspectreapparitionshadowunrealspookghostspirit

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phantom"?▾

"Phantom" has 2 syllables: phant · om.

What is the IPA transcription of "phantom"?▾

The IPA transcription of "phantom" is /ˈfæntəm/.

What does "phantom" mean?▾

Phantom: A ghost or apparition.

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