How to pronounce hummock
Say it like HUHM-uk. Hummock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce hummock. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HUHM
- uk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hummock 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.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hummock
American and British speakers say hummock in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌmək/ in the US and /ˈhʌmək/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHM-uk.
What does hummock mean?
- A small hill; a hillock; a knoll.
- A ridge or hill of ice in an ice field.
- A fistful.
Where does hummock come from?
Unknown, but probably a diminutive of hump, equivalent to hump + -ock (diminutive suffix).
Words that rhyme with hummock
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hummock.
Questions about saying hummock
How do you pronounce hummock?
Say HUHM-uk. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌmək/. In British English it is /ˈhʌmək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hummock?
Hummock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHM). Broken into parts: HUHM · uk.
Do Americans and Brits say hummock the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌmək/ and the British form is /ˈhʌmək/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.