English pronunciation · Words Starting with H
Humane Pronunciation
Humane is pronounced hyoo-MAYN, IPA /hjuˈmeɪn/.
hyoo-MAYN
US /hjuˈmeɪn/ · UK /hjuːˈmeɪn/
Syllables: hyoo · MAYN (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective: Showing compassion, especially in the way people or animals are treated.
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Humane in a Sentence
- The shelter follows humane handling guidelines.
- There is a more humane way to run the system.
- He argued for humane conditions in the camps.
Common Mispronunciations of Humane
Not HYOO-mayn
Human puts the beat first, humane puts it last. The shift is the only thing separating the two in speech.
Not oo-MAYN
The h is pronounced, and a y glides in behind it. Speakers of French, Spanish and Italian often drop both.
Tip: Human is HYOO-muhn and humane is hyoo-MAYN. Moving the beat changes the meaning from a species to a quality.
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