How to Pronounce Hummus

To pronounce "hummus", say HUMM-us — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhuːməs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhuːməs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hummus”

"hummus" has 2 syllables: humm-us. It rhymes with remise and plumbous, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: humous — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hummus mean?

noun

  1. A Levantine Arab dip made of chickpea paste with various additions, such as olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and tahini, often eaten with pitta bread, or as a meze. It is mostly eaten in the Levant.

Words that rhyme with hummus

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

remiseplumbouspumicegummoushumousstrumouscimiceslimbouspummacecimiss

Related words

humusduffmuhammaramhammararevithosalatatahinifattoushmutabbal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hummus"?▾

"Hummus" has 2 syllables: humm · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "hummus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hummus" is /ˈhuːməs/.

What does "hummus" mean?▾

Hummus: A Levantine Arab dip made of chickpea paste with various additions, such as olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and tahini, often eaten with pitta bread, or as a meze. It is mostly eaten in the Levant.

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