How to pronounce humbling
Say it like HUHM-buh-ling. Humbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHM).
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- HUHM
- buh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Humbling 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of humbling
American and British speakers say humbling in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌmbəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhʌmbəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHM-buh-ling.
What does humbling mean?
- present participle and gerund of humble How to pronounce humble
- An event which causes humiliation; a setdown.
- Of higher rank, status, quality, strength, etc.; inducing a feeling of inferiority.
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Words that rhyme with humbling
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Questions about saying humbling
How do you pronounce humbling?
Say HUHM-buh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌmbəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhʌmbəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in humbling?
Humbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHM). Broken into parts: HUHM · buh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say humbling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌmbəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhʌmbəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.