How to pronounce Hume
Say it like HYOOM. Hume is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HYOOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hume pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYOOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of Hume
American and British speakers say Hume in essentially the same way: /hjum/ in the US and /hjuːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: HYOOM.
What does Hume mean?
- A region in north-east Victoria, Australia.
Words that rhyme with Hume
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Hume.
Questions about saying Hume
How do you pronounce Hume?
Say HYOOM. The American pronunciation is /hjum/. In British English it is /hjuːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Hume?
Hume is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HYOOM.
Do Americans and Brits say Hume the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hjum/ and the British form is /hjuːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.