How to Pronounce Phenom

To pronounce "phenom", say PHEN-om — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfiː.nɒm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfiː.nɒm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “phenom”

"phenom" has 2 syllables: phen-om. It rhymes with venom and plenum, if that helps it stick.

What does phenom mean?

noun

  1. Someone or something that is phenomenal, especially a young player in sports like baseball, American football, basketball, tennis, and golf.
  2. One who is hip and fashionable.

Words that rhyme with phenom

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

venomplenumdenimfrenumgenomdenhamdenommeglenhammenammenem

Related words

phenomenonwunderkindsuperphenomenonmonstersuperplayerprodigybeastathlete

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phenom"?▾

"Phenom" has 2 syllables: phen · om.

What is the IPA transcription of "phenom"?▾

The IPA transcription of "phenom" is /ˈfiː.nɒm/.

What does "phenom" mean?▾

Phenom: Someone or something that is phenomenal, especially a young player in sports like baseball, American football, basketball, tennis, and golf.

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