How to Pronounce Humane

To pronounce "humane", say HUM-an-e — 3 syllables, IPA /hjuːˈmeɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/hjuːˈmeɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “humane”

"humane" has 3 syllables: hum-an-e. It rhymes with ascertain and disdain, if that helps it stick.

What does humane mean?

adjective

  1. (notcomp) Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives.
  2. Having the nature or attributes of a human being.

    “To err is human; to forgive, divine.”

adjective

  1. Having or showing concern for the pain or suffering of another; compassionate.

    “As methods of execution go, beheading is more humane than drawing and quartering.”

  2. Pertaining to branches of learning concerned with human affairs or the humanities, especially classical literature or rhetoric.

Synonyms

mannishmennishmankindly

Antonyms

inhumaninhumane

Words that rhyme with humane

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ascertaindisdainsustaininanemundanestrainattainprofaneplainbaneretaindomain

Related words

compassionatemercifulhumanitariancivilizedhumanistichumanistkindpainless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "humane"?▾

"Humane" has 3 syllables: hum · an · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "humane"?▾

The IPA transcription of "humane" is /hjuːˈmeɪn/.

What does "humane" mean?▾

Humane: (notcomp) Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives.

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