How to pronounce hummel
Say it like HUHM-ul. Hummel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHM).
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- HUHM
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hummel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hummel
American and British speakers say hummel in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌməl/ in the US and /ˈhʌməl/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHM-ul.
What does hummel mean?
- A stag that has failed to grow antlers; a cow that has not developed horns.
- Especially in hummel corn: grain that lacks awns (beards or bristles), or has had its awns removed (barley, oats, etc.).
- Of an animal: to remove the horns; to poll.
- To separate (barley, oats, etc.) from the awns.
Where does hummel come from?
OxfordDictionaries.com suggests that the “ear of grain with its awns removed” sense preceded the “animal without antlers or horns” sense.
Words that rhyme with hummel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hummel.
Questions about saying hummel
How do you pronounce hummel?
Say HUHM-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌməl/. In British English it is /ˈhʌməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hummel?
Hummel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHM). Broken into parts: HUHM · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say hummel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌməl/ and the British form is /ˈhʌməl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.