How to Pronounce Humongous

To pronounce "humongous", say HUM-ong-ous — 3 syllables, IPA /[çu̟ːˈmʊŋɡəs]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/[çu̟ːˈmʊŋɡəs]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “humongous”

"humongous" has 3 syllables: hum-ong-ous. It rhymes with tsongas, if that helps it stick.

What does humongous mean?

adjective

  1. Of an extremely large size.

Synonyms

enormousgiganticginormoushugeimmensemassive

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Words that rhyme with humongous

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tsongas

Related words

biglargewhoppingwallopingthumpinghumungousgimongoushunormous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "humongous"?▾

"Humongous" has 3 syllables: hum · ong · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "humongous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "humongous" is /[çu̟ːˈmʊŋɡəs]/.

What does "humongous" mean?▾

Humongous: Of an extremely large size.

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