How do you pronounce "humane"?

In American English: /hjuːˈmeɪn/ (hyoo-MAYN). In British English: /hjuːmˈeɪn/ (hyoom-AYN). In Canadian English: /hjuːˈmeɪn/ (hyoo-MAYN). In Australian English: /hjuːmˈeɪn/ (hyoom-AYN).

Is "humane" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /hjuːˈmeɪn/ (hyoo-MAYN), while in British English it's /hjuːmˈeɪn/ (hyoom-AYN).

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humane

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/hjuːˈmeɪn/

hyoo-MAYN

Syllable Breakdown

hjuːhu·meɪnmane

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