To pronounce "humourous", say HUM-our-ous — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HUM-our-ous
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"humourous" has 3 syllables: hum-our-ous. It rhymes with numerous and humorous, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Humourous" has 3 syllables: hum · our · ous.
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