American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'phenomenon' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "phenomenon" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "phenomenon"

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Simple pronunciation
fuh-nah-muh-nahn
IPA transcription
/fəˈnɑ.məˌnɑn/
Word frequency
4,143rd

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What does "phenomenon" mean?

  1. 1.something that exists and can be seen, felt, tasted, etc.
  2. 2.something that is impressive or very unusual

Examples of "phenomenon" in a sentence

  • The Northern Lights is a natural phenomenon.
  • The cooling effect is a common phenomenon.
  • The phenomenon is still not fully understood.

How common is "phenomenon"?

Phenomenon is the 4,143rd most common word in English.

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