How to Pronounce Humbugging

To pronounce "humbugging", say HUMB-ugg-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhʌmbʌɡɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈhʌmbʌɡɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “humbugging”

"humbugging" has 3 syllables: humb-ugg-ing.

What does humbugging mean?

verb

  1. To play a trick on someone, to cheat, to swindle, to deceive.
  2. (African American Vernacular) To fight; to act tough.

noun

  1. An act of one who humbugs (in all senses, for example, swindling, fighting, etc.).

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "humbugging"?▾

"Humbugging" has 3 syllables: humb · ugg · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "humbugging"?▾

The IPA transcription of "humbugging" is /ˈhʌmbʌɡɪŋ/.

What does "humbugging" mean?▾

Humbugging: To play a trick on someone, to cheat, to swindle, to deceive.

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