How to pronounce humectant
Say it like hyoo-MEK-tunt. Humectant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEK).
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- hyoo
- MEK
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Humectant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- MEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of humectant
American and British speakers say humectant in essentially the same way: /hjuˈmɛktənt/ in the US and /hjuːˈmɛktənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: hyoo-MEK-tunt.
What does humectant mean?
- Any substance that promotes the retention of water, especially one used to keep a food product moist.
Where does humectant come from?
From Latin ūmectāns, present participle of ūmectō (“to moisten”), from ūmectus (“moist”), from ūmeō (“to be moist”).
Words that rhyme with humectant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of humectant.
Questions about saying humectant
How do you pronounce humectant?
Say hyoo-MEK-tunt. The American pronunciation is /hjuˈmɛktənt/. In British English it is /hjuːˈmɛktənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in humectant?
Humectant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEK). Broken into parts: hyoo · MEK · tunt.
Do Americans and Brits say humectant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hjuˈmɛktənt/ and the British form is /hjuːˈmɛktənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.