How to pronounce humdinger
Say it like hum-DING-er. Humdinger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DING).
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- hum
- DING
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Humdinger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- humKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- DINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of humdinger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hum-DING-uh.
What does humdinger mean?
- Something that is particularly outstanding, unusual, or exceptional.“Most of the questions were pretty easy, but that last one was a humdinger.”
Where does humdinger come from?
US origin, perhaps a blend of hummer (“something that moves fast”) + dinger (“something outstanding”).
Words that rhyme with humdinger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of humdinger.
Questions about saying humdinger
How do you pronounce humdinger?
Say hum-DING-er. The American pronunciation is /hʌmˈdɪŋɚ/. In British English it is /hʌmˈdɪŋə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in humdinger?
Humdinger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DING). Broken into parts: hum · DING · er.
Is humdinger pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /hʌmˈdɪŋə/ (hum-DING-uh).