How to pronounce humming
Say it like HUHM-ing. Humming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHM).
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- HUHM
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Humming 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of humming
American and British speakers say humming in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhʌmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHM-ing.
What does humming mean?
- present participle and gerund of hum How to pronounce hum
- Making a hum sound.
- Very bad-smelling.
- The sound of something that hums; a hum.
Where does humming come from?
From hum + -ing.
Words that rhyme with humming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of humming.
Questions about saying humming
How do you pronounce humming?
Say HUHM-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhʌmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in humming?
Humming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHM). Broken into parts: HUHM · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say humming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhʌmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.