humus

How to Split "humus" into Syllables

The word humus is divided into 2 syllables: hu·mus. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• hu — 1st syllable
• mus — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of humus:

• IPA: /ˈhjuːməs/

📖 Definitions

1. humus (usually uncountable, plural humuses)
2. A large group of natural organic compounds, found in the soil, formed from the chemical and biological decomposition of plant and animal residues and from the synthetic activity of microorganisms.

📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from Latin humus. Borrowed from Turkish humus or Arabic حُمُّص (ḥummuṣ). Learned borrowing from Latin humus (“earth, soil”). Borrowed from Latin humus. Borrowed from Latin humus. Borrowed from Latin humus From Latin humus. From Proto-Italic *homos, from earlier *xomos, from Proto-Indo-European *dʰǵʰomós, from *dʰéǵʰōm (“earth”), from earlier **dʰéǵʰoms through internal reconstruction. Cognates include Sanskrit क्ष (kṣa), Ancient Greek χθών (kht...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare humus with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
humus	2	hu·mus
hammock	2	ham-mock
hunch	1	hunch
honkie	2	hon-kie
hinge	2	hi-nge

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to humus:

hum, Hume, hump, human, humid, humor, humph, humane.