How many syllables in "humour"?

"humour" has 2 syllabes (hu - mour).

How to divide "humour"?

"humour" divides into 2 parts: hu · mour.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"humour": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:hu·mour

Accent principal

HU-mour(hu · mour)● ○

Stress in "humour" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhjuːmər⁄

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IPAˈhjuːmər

Syllabeshu·mour

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How many syllables in "humour"?: "humour" has 2 syllabes (hu - mour).
How to divide "humour"?: "humour" divides into 2 parts: hu · mour.
Where is the stress in "humour"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "humour"?: Say each syllable slowly (hu... mour) and listen on SayItVid.