Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce hummus
HUUM-us - two syllables, the 'u' as in 'put'; 'HUM-us' and 'HOO-mus' are also heard
US/ˈhʊməs/
hʊməs
UK/ˈhʊməs/
hʊməs
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What “hummus” means
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.
In a sentence
- We dip the pita into creamy hummus with olive oil and lemon juice.
- He spread hummus on the flatbread and added sliced cucumber.
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