How to pronounce hermetic
Say it like her-MET-ik. Hermetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MET).
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- her
- MET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hermetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- herKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hermetic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: huh-MET-ik.
What does hermetic mean?
- Pertaining to the ancient Greek Olympian god Hermes.
- Pertaining to Hermes Trismegistus or the writings attributed to him.
- One who follows/worships Hermes.
Where does hermetic come from?
From Medieval Latin hermeticus, irregular derivation of Hermes Trismegistus, the god and mythological alchemist, said to possess a magic ability to seal treasure chests so that nothing could access their contents.
Words that rhyme with hermetic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hermetic.
Questions about saying hermetic
How do you pronounce hermetic?
Say her-MET-ik. The American pronunciation is /hərˈmɛtɪk/. In British English it is /həˈmɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hermetic?
Hermetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MET). Broken into parts: her · MET · ik.
Is hermetic 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 /həˈmɛtɪk/ (huh-MET-ik).