How many syllables in "humus"?

"humus" has 2 lettergrepen (hu - mus).

How to divide "humus"?

"humus" divides into 2 parts: hu · mus.

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

Say each syllable slowly (hu... mus) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"humus": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:hu·mus

Hoofdklemtoon

HU-mus(hu · mus)● ○

Stress in "humus" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhjuːməs⁄

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IPAˈhjuːməs

Lettergrepenhu·mus

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The third plane is that of humus, that is, the earth. From humus, words will guide us in this account: from humus derives the word Homo, man is earth. from humus derives the word Homo,

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