How to pronounce Humba

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /humˈba/. In plain English letters that is hoom-BAH, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Humba?

Humba is a main dish of the Philippines. Where it comes from: Visayas. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and on festive days. Its main ingredients are pork, beans & tofu and egg. It tastes sweet, savory and rich.

Where Humba comes from

Humba is one of 34 signature dishes of the Philippines on this map. See all dishes from Central Visayas (Region VII).

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