How to pronounce humvees
Say it like HUHM-veez. Humvees has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHM).
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- HUHM
- veez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Humvees 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.
- veezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of humvees
American and British speakers say humvees in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌmˌviz/ in the US and /ˈhʌmˌviːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHM-veez.
What does humvees mean?
- plural of humvee How to pronounce humvee
Questions about saying humvees
How do you pronounce humvees?
Say HUHM-veez. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌmˌviz/. In British English it is /ˈhʌmˌviːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in humvees?
Humvees has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHM). Broken into parts: HUHM · veez.
Do Americans and Brits say humvees the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌmˌviz/ and the British form is /ˈhʌmˌviːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.