How to pronounce humbugging
Say it like HUHM-buh-ghing. Humbugging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHM).
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- HUHM
- buh
- ghing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Humbugging 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- buhGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ghingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of humbugging
American and British speakers say humbugging in essentially the same way: /ˈhəmˌbəɡɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhʌmbʌɡɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHM-bug-ing.
What does humbugging mean?
- An act of one who humbugs (in all senses, for example, swindling, fighting, etc.).
- present participle and gerund of humbug. How to pronounce humbug
Where does humbugging come from?
From humbug + -ing.
Questions about saying humbugging
How do you pronounce humbugging?
Say HUHM-buh-ghing. The American pronunciation is /ˈhəmˌbəɡɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhʌmbʌɡɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in humbugging?
Humbugging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHM). Broken into parts: HUHM · buh · ghing.
Do Americans and Brits say humbugging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhəmˌbəɡɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhʌmbʌɡɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.