How to pronounce humour
humour
/ˈhjuːmər/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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Humour, sound by sound
| /h/as in hello | A light breath, as on a window pane. No friction in the throat. |
| /j/as in yes | Tongue high and forward, as for a very short “ee”. |
| /uː/as in food | A long “oo” with rounded lips. |
| /m/as in man | Lips closed, air through the nose. |
| /ər/as in bird | Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound. |
In a sentence
Dark humour helps me get through tough times.
More words with the /ɜː/ sound
- xavier/ˈzeɪvjər/
- worcestershire/ˈwʊstərʃər/
- zephyr/ˈzefər/
- hermes/ˈhɜːmiːz/
- xerxes/ˈzɜːksiːz/
- hyperbole/haɪˈpɜːbəliː/
- water/ˈwɔːtər/
- azure/ˈæʒər/
- uruguay/ˈjɜːəgweɪ/
- flour/ˈflaʊər/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce humour?
Humour is pronounced /ˈhjuːmər/ in American English.
How many syllables are in humour?
Humour has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in humour?
The first syllable: /ˈhjuːmər/.