How to Pronounce Humbled

To pronounce "humbled", say HUMBL-ed — 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

HUMBL-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “humbled”

"humbled" has 2 syllables: humbl-ed. It rhymes with mumbled and grumbled, if that helps it stick.

What does humbled mean?

verb

  1. To defeat or reduce the power, independence, or pride of
  2. To make humble or lowly; to make less proud or arrogant; to make meek and submissive.

adjective

  1. (usually qualifying a first-person pronoun) Grateful for the support of others, touched; honored, flattered.
  2. Overcome with humility; in awe of the strength of another or one's own weakness

verb

  1. Of an animal: to remove the horns; to poll.
  2. To separate (barley, oats, etc.) from the awns.

Synonyms

abasedegradedepressdisgracehumiliatelowermortifypoll

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Words that rhyme with humbled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mumbledgrumbledstumbledtumbledjumbledfumbledrumbledbumbledscumbledcrumbledsymbolledsymboled

Related words

humiliatedbrokencrushedlowintimidatedhonoredhonouredproud

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "humbled"?▾

"Humbled" has 2 syllables: humbl · ed.

What does "humbled" mean?▾

Humbled: To defeat or reduce the power, independence, or pride of

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