How to pronounce humidor
Say it like HYOO-mih-dor. Humidor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYOO).
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- HYOO
- mih
- dor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Humidor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of humidor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HYOO-mih-daw.
What does humidor mean?
- A container designed to keep its contents at a constant humidity; especially such a box for storing cigars.
Where does humidor come from?
From humid, modeled after cuspidor (“spittoon”).
Questions about saying humidor
How do you pronounce humidor?
Say HYOO-mih-dor. The American pronunciation is /ˈhjumɪdɔr/. In British English it is /ˈhjuːmɪdɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in humidor?
Humidor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYOO). Broken into parts: HYOO · mih · dor.
Is humidor 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 /ˈhjuːmɪdɔː/ (HYOO-mih-daw).