How to pronounce humus
American English pronunciation
HYOO-mus
- IPA
- /ˈhjuməs/
- Syllables
- HYOO · mus (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What humus means
Dark, rich soil made from rotted leaves and plants
In a sentence: The forest floor was soft and spongy with humus from years of fallen leaves.
Where it comes from: It comes from the Latin word humus, meaning earth or ground.
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