How many syllables in humorous?

Syllables in humorous

3

hu·mor·ous

Humorous has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say humorous

Pronunciation/ˈhjumɚəs/
3 syllables, HU-mor-ous · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say humorous slowly and listen for each vowel sound: hu, mor, ous. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with humorous

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Questions

How many syllables are in humorous?
Humorous has three syllables.
How do you divide humorous into syllables?
Humorous divides as hu-mor-ous.
Which syllable is stressed in humorous?
The first syllable (HU-mor-ous).

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