How to pronounce Humvee
Say it like HUHM-vee. Humvee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHM).
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- HUHM
- vee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Humvee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- veeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Humvee
American and British speakers say Humvee in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌmˌvi/ in the US and /ˈhʌmˌviː/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHM-vee.
What does Humvee mean?
- A diesel-powered, four-wheel drive tactical military vehicle that can carry a wide variety of military hardware.
Questions about saying Humvee
How do you pronounce Humvee?
Say HUHM-vee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌmˌvi/. In British English it is /ˈhʌmˌviː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Humvee?
Humvee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHM). Broken into parts: HUHM · vee.
Do Americans and Brits say Humvee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌmˌvi/ and the British form is /ˈhʌmˌviː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.