To pronounce "humerus", say HUM-er-us — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhjuːməɹəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈhjuːməɹəs/
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"humerus" has 3 syllables: hum-er-us. It rhymes with numerous and humorous, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: humorous, humerous — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Humerus" has 3 syllables: hum · er · us.
The IPA transcription of "humerus" is /ˈhjuːməɹəs/.
Humerus: The bone of the upper arm.
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