How to pronounce humored
Say it like HYOO-merd. Humored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYOO).
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US American/ˈhjumɚd/HYOO-merd
UK British/ˈhjuːməd/HYOO-mud
- HYOO
- merd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Humored pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- merdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of humored
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HYOO-mud.
What does humored mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of humor How to pronounce humor
- Alternative form of humoured.
Questions about saying humored
How do you pronounce humored?
Say HYOO-merd. The American pronunciation is /ˈhjumɚd/. In British English it is /ˈhjuːməd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in humored?
Humored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYOO). Broken into parts: HYOO · merd.
Is humored pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhjuːməd/ (HYOO-mud).