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How do you spell Phenomenon?

Correct spelling

phenomenon

PHENOM + ENON. Greek ending.

Why is phenomenon spelled this way?

From Greek phainomenon, a thing appearing. PHAINEIN (to show). A phenomenon is something that shows itself — an observable event that demands explanation.

Common misspellings of phenomenon

phenominonphenomemonphenomenomphenomeon

Example

The northern lights are a natural phenomenon.

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The correct spelling is "phenomenon". PHENOM + ENON. Greek ending.
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