How to pronounce humblest
Say it like HUHM-buh-lust. Humblest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHM).
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- HUHM
- buh
- lust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Humblest 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of humblest
American and British speakers say humblest in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌmbələst/ in the US and /ˈhʌmbələst/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHM-buh-lust.
What does humblest mean?
- superlative form of humble: most humble How to pronounce humble
Questions about saying humblest
How do you pronounce humblest?
Say HUHM-buh-lust. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌmbələst/. In British English it is /ˈhʌmbələst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in humblest?
Humblest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHM). Broken into parts: HUHM · buh · lust.
Do Americans and Brits say humblest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌmbələst/ and the British form is /ˈhʌmbələst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.