phenomenon

noun

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: phe-nom-e-non (4)

English Definition

A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause is in question.

Example Sentence

The northern lights are a natural phenomenon.

US IPA /fəˈnɑːmɪnən/
UK IPA /fəˈnɒmɪnən/