How to Pronounce Phenomena

To pronounce "phenomena", say PHEN-om-en-a — 4 syllables, IPA /fɪˈnɒmənə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/fɪˈnɒmənə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “phenomena”

"phenomena" has 4 syllables: phen-om-en-a. It rhymes with romana and nomina, if that helps it stick.

What does phenomena mean?

noun

  1. A thing or being, event or process, perceptible through senses; or a fact or occurrence thereof.
  2. (by extension) A knowable thing or event (eg by inference, especially in science)

    “An electromagnetic phenomenon.”

Synonyms

eventlegendmarvelmiracleodditywonder

Antonyms

noumenonthing-in-itself

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Words that rhyme with phenomena

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romananominahomona

Related words

actsappearancesaspectsbehaviourcausesconditionsconversionsdemonstrations

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phenomena"?▾

"Phenomena" has 4 syllables: phen · om · en · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "phenomena"?▾

The IPA transcription of "phenomena" is /fɪˈnɒmənə/.

What does "phenomena" mean?▾

Phenomena: A thing or being, event or process, perceptible through senses; or a fact or occurrence thereof.

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