How to pronounce humblebrag
Say it like HUHM-bul-brag. Humblebrag has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHM).
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- HUHM
- bul
- brag
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Humblebrag pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bragGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of humblebrag
American and British speakers say humblebrag in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌmbəlˌbræɡ/ in the US and /ˈhʌmbəlˌbræɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHM-bul-brag.
What does humblebrag mean?
- An ostensibly self-deprecating statement made to show off.
- To make such a statement.
Where does humblebrag come from?
From humble + brag; popularized by writer and comedian Harris Wittels (1984–2015) in 2010.
Questions about saying humblebrag
How do you pronounce humblebrag?
Say HUHM-bul-brag. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌmbəlˌbræɡ/. In British English it is /ˈhʌmbəlˌbræɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in humblebrag?
Humblebrag has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHM). Broken into parts: HUHM · bul · brag.
Do Americans and Brits say humblebrag the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌmbəlˌbræɡ/ and the British form is /ˈhʌmbəlˌbræɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.