How to pronounce herm
Say it like HURM. Herm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/hɝm/HURM
UK British/hɜːm/HURM
- HURM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HURMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of herm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HURM.
What does herm mean?
noun
- A rectangular pillar bearing a bust of Hermes, once used as a boundary marker and later as decoration.
Words that rhyme with herm
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Questions about saying herm
How do you pronounce herm?
Say HURM. The American pronunciation is /hɝm/. In British English it is /hɜːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herm?
Herm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HURM.
Is herm pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /hɜːm/ (HURM).