How to Pronounce Houmous

To pronounce "houmous", say HOUM-ous — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

HOUM-ous

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💡 Tip for remembering “houmous”

"houmous" has 2 syllables: houm-ous. It rhymes with koumiss, if that helps it stick.

What does houmous mean?

noun

  1. A Levantine Arab dip made of chickpea paste with various additions, such as olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and tahini, often eaten with pitta bread, or as a meze. It is mostly eaten in the Levant.

Words that rhyme with houmous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

koumiss

Related words

hoummoushoummoshommushoumushommoshummustoumfattoush

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "houmous"?▾

"Houmous" has 2 syllables: houm · ous.

What does "houmous" mean?▾

Houmous: A Levantine Arab dip made of chickpea paste with various additions, such as olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and tahini, often eaten with pitta bread, or as a meze. It is mostly eaten in the Levant.

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