How to pronounce hummum
Say it like HUHM-um. Hummum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHM).
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- HUHM
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hummum 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.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hummum
American and British speakers say hummum in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌməm/ in the US and /ˈhʌməm/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHM-um.
What does hummum mean?
- A Turkish bath.
- Alternative form of humhum (“towelling fabric”).
Questions about saying hummum
How do you pronounce hummum?
Say HUHM-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌməm/. In British English it is /ˈhʌməm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hummum?
Hummum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHM). Broken into parts: HUHM · um.
Do Americans and Brits say hummum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌməm/ and the British form is /ˈhʌməm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.