How do you pronounce "humanely"?

In American English: /hjuːˈmeɪnli/ (hyoo-MAYNL-ee). In British English: /hjuːmˈeɪnli/ (hyoom-AYNL-ee). In Canadian English: /hjuːˈmeɪnli/ (hyoo-MAYNL-ee). In Australian English: /hjuːmˈeɪnli/ (hyoom-AYNL-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /hjuːˈmeɪnli/ (hyoo-MAYNL-ee), while in British English it's /hjuːmˈeɪnli/ (hyoom-AYNL-ee).

How to Pronounce "humanely"

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humanely

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/hjuːˈmeɪnli/

hyoo-MAYNL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

hjuːhu·meɪnlmane·ily

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