About "humble"
How to Split "humble" into Syllables
The word humble is divided into 1 syllables: humble. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- humble — 1st syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of humble:
- IPA: /ˈhʌmbəl/
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📖 Definitions
- humble (comparative humbler or more humble, superlative humblest or most humble)
- Not pretentious or magnificent; unpretending; unassuming.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English humble, from Old French humble, umble, humle, from Latin humilis (“low, slight, hence mean, humble”) (compare Greek χαμηλός (khamēlós, “on the ground, low, trifling”)), from humus (“the earth, ground”), humi (“on the ground”). See homage, and compare chameleon, humiliate. Displaced native Old English ēaþmōd. From Middle English humblen (“to humble”), from the adjective above. From Middle English *humblen, *humbelen (suggested by humblynge (“a...
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare humble with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| humble | 1 | humble |
| Hannibal | 3 | han-nib-al |
| hemophilia | 4 | he-mo-phi-lia |
| hummable | 2 | humm-able |
| haemophilia | 4 | hae-mo-phi-lia |
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