How to pronounce humorless
Say it like HYOO-mer-lus. Humorless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYOO).
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- HYOO
- mer
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Humorless 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.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of humorless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HYOO-muh-lus.
What does humorless mean?
- Lacking humor or levity; serious; not funny, amusing, amused, or lighthearted.“He watched the little dog's antics with a humorless stare.”
Where does humorless come from?
From humor + -less.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- harsh
- unfunny
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying humorless
How do you pronounce humorless?
Say HYOO-mer-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈhjumɚləs/. In British English it is /ˈhjuːmələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in humorless?
Humorless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYOO). Broken into parts: HYOO · mer · lus.
Is humorless 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 /ˈhjuːmələs/ (HYOO-muh-lus).