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HOW TO PRONOUNCE

hummus

/ˈhʊməs/

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Give the first syllable the main beat.

In HOOM-us, use the oo of “foot” in the stressed first syllable and keep the ending light.

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“Hummus with vegetables.”

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What does hummus mean?

noun

  1. A Levantine Arab dip made of chickpea paste with various additions, such as olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and tahini, often eaten with pitta bread, or as a meze.
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/ˈhʊməs/

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