How to pronounce humps
Say it like HUHMPS. Humps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HUHMPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Humps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHMPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of humps
American and British speakers say humps in essentially the same way: /hʌmps/ in the US and /hʌmps/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHMPS.
What does humps mean?
- plural of hump How to pronounce hump
- third-person singular simple present indicative of hump How to pronounce hump
Words that rhyme with humps
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of humps.
Questions about saying humps
How do you pronounce humps?
Say HUHMPS. The American pronunciation is /hʌmps/. In British English it is /hʌmps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in humps?
Humps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HUHMPS.
Do Americans and Brits say humps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hʌmps/ and the British form is /hʌmps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.