How to Pronounce Humbles

To pronounce "humbles", say HUMBL-es — 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-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “humbles”

"humbles" has 2 syllables: humbl-es. It rhymes with umbles and stumbles, if that helps it stick.

What does humbles mean?

noun

  1. (Baltimore) An arrest based on weak evidence intended to demean or punish the subject.

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.

noun

  1. A stag that has failed to grow antlers; a cow that has not developed horns.
  2. Especially in hummel corn: grain that lacks awns (beards or bristles), or has had its awns removed (barley, oats, etc.).

Synonyms

abasedegradedepressdisgracehumiliatelowermortify

Words that rhyme with humbles

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

umblesstumblestumblesgimbalsnumblesfumblesrumblescrumblesthimblesjumblesbumblesgrumbles

Related words

modestunskilledmeekmortifyinferiorlowlyhumiliatedsmall

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "humbles"?▾

"Humbles" has 2 syllables: humbl · es.

What does "humbles" mean?▾

Humbles: (Baltimore) An arrest based on weak evidence intended to demean or punish the subject.

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