How many syllables in hummus?
Syllables in hummus
2
hum·mus
Hummus has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say hummus
| Pronunciation | /ˈhʊməs/ 2 syllables, HUM-mus · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 6 |
To count it yourself, say hummus slowly and listen for each vowel sound: hum, mus. Each beat is one syllable.
Near rhymes with hummus
- goodness
- fullness
- oneness
- newness
- pumice
- humus
- woman
- famous
- promise
- premise
- compass
- encompass
- bullish
- spokeswoman
- stomachs
- tumultuous
Questions
- How many syllables are in hummus?
- Hummus has two syllables.
- How do you divide hummus into syllables?
- Hummus divides as hum-mus.
- Which syllable is stressed in hummus?
- The first syllable (HUM-mus).