How to pronounce inhume
Say it like in-HYOOM. Inhume has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HYOOM).
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- in
- HYOOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inhume pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- HYOOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of inhume
American and British speakers say inhume in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈhjum/ in the US and /ɪnˈhjuːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-HYOOM.
What does inhume mean?
- To bury in a grave.
Where does inhume come from?
Latin in and humō (“to bury”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with inhume
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inhume.
Questions about saying inhume
How do you pronounce inhume?
Say in-HYOOM. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈhjum/. In British English it is /ɪnˈhjuːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inhume?
Inhume has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HYOOM). Broken into parts: in · HYOOM.
Do Americans and Brits say inhume the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈhjum/ and the British form is /ɪnˈhjuːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.