How to Pronounce Humblebrag

To pronounce "humblebrag", say HUMBL-ebr-ag — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhʌmbl̩ˌbɹæɡ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈhʌmbl̩ˌbɹæɡ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “humblebrag”

"humblebrag" has 3 syllables: humbl-ebr-ag.

What does humblebrag mean?

noun

  1. An ostensibly self-deprecating statement made to show off.
  2. A person who makes spurious statements in order to gain the moral high ground.

verb

  1. To make a humblebrag.

Related words

braggingboastingbraggerybraggartryswaggerbragbragfestblustering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "humblebrag"?▾

"Humblebrag" has 3 syllables: humbl · ebr · ag.

What is the IPA transcription of "humblebrag"?▾

The IPA transcription of "humblebrag" is /ˈhʌmbl̩ˌbɹæɡ/.

What does "humblebrag" mean?▾

Humblebrag: An ostensibly self-deprecating statement made to show off.

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