How to Pronounce Humbling

To pronounce "humbling", say HUMBL-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

HUMBL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “humbling”

"humbling" has 2 syllables: humbl-ing. It rhymes with rumbling and grumbling, if that helps it stick.

What does humbling 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.

noun

  1. An event which causes humbleness; a set-down.

adjective

  1. Of higher rank, status, quality, strength, etc.; inducing a feeling of inferiority.

Synonyms

abasedegradedepressdisgracehumiliatelowermortify

Words that rhyme with humbling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rumblinggrumblingbumblingtumblingmumblingcrumblingstumblingfumblingsymbolingscumblingjumblingsymbolling

Related words

abasementhumiliationhumiliatingdemeaningmortifyingundignifiedlowlysetdown

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "humbling"?▾

"Humbling" has 2 syllables: humbl · ing.

What does "humbling" mean?▾

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

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