How to pronounce hummus
Say it like HUUM-us. Hummus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUUM).
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- HUUM
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hummus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUUMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hummus
American and British speakers say hummus in essentially the same way: /ˈhʊməs/ in the US and /ˈhʊməs/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUUM-us.
What does hummus mean?
- A Levantine Arab dip made of chickpea paste with various additions, such as olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and tahini, often eaten with pitta bread, or as a meze.
Questions about saying hummus
How do you pronounce hummus?
Say HUUM-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʊməs/. In British English it is /ˈhʊməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hummus?
Hummus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUUM). Broken into parts: HUUM · us.
Do Americans and Brits say hummus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʊməs/ and the British form is /ˈhʊməs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.