How to Pronounce Phenomenon

To pronounce "phenomenon", say phen-OM-en-on — 4 syllables, IPA /fəˈnɑməˌnɑn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/fəˈnɑməˌnɑn/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/fɪnˈɒmɪnən/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “phenomenon”

Break "phenomenon" into 4 beats and lean on "OM" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with paragon and liaison, if that helps it stick.

What does phenomenon 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 phenomenon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paragonliaisonautomatonfawnlexicondrawndenouementdonbygonepylonwithdrawnpawn

Related words

thingexistencemanifestationrealityappearancefactapparentsituation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phenomenon"?▾

"Phenomenon" has 4 syllables: phen · om · en · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "phenomenon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "phenomenon" is /fəˈnɑməˌnɑn/.

What does "phenomenon" mean?▾

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

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