humbug

How many syllables in humbug?

  2 syllables

Divide humbug into syllables:   hum-bug
Primary syllable stress:   hum-bug
Secondary syllable stress:   hum-bug
How to pronounce humbug:   huhm-buhg
How to say humbug:

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Synonyms for humbug


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