How to pronounce hooman
Say it like HOO-mun. Hooman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO).
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- HOO
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hooman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hooman
American and British speakers say hooman in essentially the same way: /ˈhumən/ in the US and /ˈhuːmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOO-mun.
What does hooman mean?
- A human being.
- A human from the perspective of an alien.
- A person who owns a dog or cat.
Where does hooman come from?
A respelling of human.
Words that rhyme with hooman
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hooman.
Questions about saying hooman
How do you pronounce hooman?
Say HOO-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhumən/. In British English it is /ˈhuːmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hooman?
Hooman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO). Broken into parts: HOO · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say hooman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhumən/ and the British form is /ˈhuːmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.