How to Pronounce "hummus"
word
ˈhʊməs
HOO-muhs
hˈʌməs
HUM-uhs
Definition
A creamy spread or dip made mainly from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic, popular in Middle Eastern cuisine.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhʊməs
British English
hˈʌməs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOO-muhs
UK
HUM-uhs
Listen in Context
I ate hummus with pita bread for lunch.
She made homemade hummus for the party.
Hummus is popular in Middle Eastern countries.
Do you want some carrots to dip in the hummus?