How Do You Spell HUMIL?
Pronunciation: [hjˈuːmɪl] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "humil" might seem unusual, but it can be explained through phonetics. The symbol "u" represents the sound "ə" (called a schwa), which is a neutral vowel sound found in unstressed syllables. The following "m" represents the consonant sound "m." Finally, the "il" represents the sound "ɪl," which is a syllabic version of the sound "l." Therefore, when pronounced, "humil" should sound like "hə-mil." This might be a useful word to practice recognizing and pronouncing schwa sounds in the English language.
