How to pronounce humus
Say it like HYOO-mus. Humus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYOO).
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- HYOO
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Humus 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.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of humus
American and British speakers say humus in essentially the same way: /ˈhjuməs/ in the US and /ˈhjuːməs/ in the UK.
British respelling: HYOO-mus.
What does humus mean?
- A large group of natural organic compounds, found in the soil, formed from the chemical and biological decomposition of plant and animal residues and from the synthetic activity of microorganisms.
- Alternative spelling of hummus (“chickpea dip”).
Where does humus come from?
Borrowed from Latin humus.
Questions about saying humus
How do you pronounce humus?
Say HYOO-mus. The American pronunciation is /ˈhjuməs/. In British English it is /ˈhjuːməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in humus?
Humus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYOO). Broken into parts: HYOO · mus.
Do Americans and Brits say humus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhjuməs/ and the British form is /ˈhjuːməs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.