humble

/ˈhʌmbəl/

Syllables hum·ble

Stress HUM-ble

Phonics Breakdown

hum

/hʌm/

short u

ble

/bəl/

schwa

Meaning

having a modest or low view of one's importance

Sound Reference

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hum=/hʌm/(hum) + ble=/bəl/(table)

Example

She is humble about her success.