How many syllables in "humbug"?

"humbug" has 2 sillabe (hum - bug).

How to divide "humbug"?

"humbug" divides into 2 parts: hum · bug.

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

Say each syllable slowly (hum... bug) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sillabe

"humbug": 2 sillabe.

Sillabe:hum·bug

Accento primario

HUM-bug(hum · bug)● ○

Stress in "humbug" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhʌm.bʌɡ⁄

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IPAˈhʌm.bʌɡ

Sillabehum·bug

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