How to pronounce inhuman
Say it like in-HYOO-mun. Inhuman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HYOO).
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- in
- HYOO
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inhuman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- HYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inhuman
American and British speakers say inhuman in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈhjumən/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈhjuːmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-HYOO-mun.
What does inhuman mean?
- Of or pertaining to inhumanity and the indifferently cruel, sadistic or barbaric behavior it brings.
- Transcending or different than what is human.
Where does inhuman come from?
From Middle English inhumayne, from Middle French inhumain and its etymon Latin inhūmānus.
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Words that rhyme with inhuman
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Questions about saying inhuman
How do you pronounce inhuman?
Say in-HYOO-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈhjumən/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈhjuːmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inhuman?
Inhuman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HYOO). Broken into parts: in · HYOO · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say inhuman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈhjumən/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈhjuːmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.