How to Pronounce Humor

To pronounce "humor", say HUM-or — 2 syllables, IPA /hjuː.mə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/hjuː.mə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “humor”

"humor" has 2 syllables: hum-or. It rhymes with groomer and consumer, if that helps it stick.

What does humor mean?

noun

  1. The quality of being amusing, comical, funny.

    “She has a great sense of humour, and I always laugh a lot whenever we get together.”

  2. A mood, especially a bad mood; a temporary state of mind or disposition brought upon by an event; an abrupt illogical inclination or whim.

    “He was in a particularly vile humour that afternoon.”

verb

  1. To pacify by indulging.

    “I know you don't believe my story, but humour me for a minute and imagine it to be true.”

Synonyms

comedywitwitticismamusingnesscomicalitybodily fluid

Words that rhyme with humor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

groomerconsumercoomerhumourbloomerrumorrumourzoomertumorroomertumour

Related words

humourwitticismwittinesstempermoodwitfunnyjoke

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "humor"?▾

"Humor" has 2 syllables: hum · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "humor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "humor" is /hjuː.mə(ɹ)/.

What does "humor" mean?▾

Humor: The quality of being amusing, comical, funny.

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