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