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humus
Definition:
(nou) partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil (nou) a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhjuːməs
Examples:
The product degrades into humus, enriching the soil.
The type of the soil around the town is humus.
At Lwaka, the soils are predominantly black in colour and rich in humus.
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Common mistakes of humus pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "hu-MUS" /hjuːˈmʌs/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: "HUM-us" /ˈhjuː.məs/ in UK and /ˈhʌm.əs/ in US.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "humus" with a short "u" sound, like "huh-muhs". Tip: Use the correct vowel sound: "HUM" should be pronounced with a long "u" as in "you".
- Overemphasizing the "h": Learners sometimes pronounce "humus" with an exaggerated "h" sound, sounding like "huh-muhs". Tip: Keep the "h" soft and smooth, as in "humus" /ˈhjuː.məs/ or /ˈhʌm.əs/.
- Ignoring the final "s": Some may omit the final "s," leading to "humuh" or "humus" pronounced as "humu". Tip: Always pronounce the final "s" clearly to articulate "humus" properly.
- Mixing up with "humor": A common mistake is confusing "humus" with "humor", pronouncing it as "humor" /ˈhjuː.mər/. Tip: Focus on the distinct sounds; "humus" has a different vowel and syllable structure.