How to Pronounce Humanitarian

To pronounce "humanitarian", say HUM-an-it-ar-ian — 5 syllables, IPA /hjʊˌmæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

humanitarian

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5

Syllables

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Letters

/hjʊˌmæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “humanitarian”

"humanitarian" has 5 syllables: hum-an-it-ar-ian. It rhymes with utilitarian and authoritarian, if that helps it stick.

What does humanitarian mean?

noun

  1. A scholar of one of the subjects in the humanities.
  2. A person who believes in the philosophy of humanism.

adjective

  1. Relating to humanism or the humanities.
  2. Of a typeface: resembling classical handwritten monumental Roman letters rather than the 19th-century grotesque typefaces.

noun

  1. A person concerned with people's welfare; a do-gooder or philanthropist.
  2. One who believes that Jesus Christ is fully human and not divine.

Synonyms

humanitarian

Antonyms

nonhumanist

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Words that rhyme with humanitarian

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utilitarianauthoritarianbarbarianagrariansectariancontrarianegalitarianproletariandisciplinariancarrioncentenarianoctogenarian

Related words

do-gooderhumanehumanistichumanistimproverhuman-centeredcharitablehumanly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "humanitarian"?▾

"Humanitarian" has 5 syllables: hum · an · it · ar · ian.

What is the IPA transcription of "humanitarian"?▾

The IPA transcription of "humanitarian" is /hjʊˌmæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən/.

What does "humanitarian" mean?▾

Humanitarian: A scholar of one of the subjects in the humanities.

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