American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'humor' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "humor" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "humor"

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Simple pronunciation
hyoo-mer
IPA transcription
/ˈhju.mɚ/
Word frequency
2,768th

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What does "humor" mean?

  1. The ability to see or show the funny side of things.

Examples of "humor" in a sentence

  • He always has a great sense of humor.
  • The comedian's humor made everyone laugh.
  • We enjoy watching comedy shows for humor.

How common is "humor"?

Humor is the 2,768th most common word in English.

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