How To Pronounce Phantom
phantom
In British English, phantom is pronounced /ˈfæn.təm/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈfæ̃n.tm̩]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈfæn.t̯əm/.
Phantom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Phantom has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Phantom
How do you pronounce phantom in British English?
In British English, phantom is pronounced /ˈfæn.təm/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈfæ̃n.tm̩].
How do you pronounce phantom in American English?
In American English, phantom is pronounced /ˈfæn.t̯əm/.
How many syllables are in phantom?
Phantom has two syllables, /fæn/ + /təm/.
Where is the stress in phantom?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /fæn/.
Do British and American English pronounce phantom the same way?
No. British English has /ˈfæn.təm/ and American English has /ˈfæn.t̯əm/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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