How do you pronounce "humour"?

In American English: /ˈhjuːmɝ/ (HYOOM-ur). In British English: /hjˈuːmə/ (HY-oom). In Canadian English: /ˈhjuːmɝ/ (HYOOM-ur). In Australian English: /hjˈuːmə/ (HY-oom).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhjuːmɝ/ (HYOOM-ur), while in British English it's /hjˈuːmə/ (HY-oom).

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humour

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/ˈhjuːmɝ/

HYOOM-ur

Syllable Breakdown

hjuːmhu·ɝmour

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