proper noun Street Slang

Umble

· proper noun · texas

How locals say Humble, TX — the H is silent.

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Houston-area pronunciation of Humble, TX — the suburb just north-east of the city. The 'H' is silent. Say 'Humble' with the H and you've outed yourself as not from here.

“I-69 north, exit Umble — meet you at the Greenspoint side.”
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Umble In A Sentence

I-69 north, exit Umble — meet you at the Greenspoint side.

Origin & Usage

Local pronunciation convention dating back to the town's founding family, the Humbles, whose name was reportedly pronounced without the H.

Variants Humble
Tags #texas#houston#pronunciation#suburb#urban-lingo

People Also Ask

What does Umble mean?

Umble is how locals say Humble, Texas — the H is silent.

How do you pronounce Humble, TX?

Locals drop the H and say "Umble," not "Humble."

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