How to pronounce hermetically
Say it like her-MET-ih-kuh-lee. Hermetically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MET).
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- her
- MET
- ih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hermetically 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 "er" in butter.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hermetically
- 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-ih-kuh-lee.
What does hermetically mean?
- With a hermetic seal; so as to be airtight.“a hermetically sealed jar”
- In an isolated manner.“living hermetically”
Where does hermetically come from?
From hermetic + -ally.
Words that rhyme with hermetically
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Questions about saying hermetically
How do you pronounce hermetically?
Say her-MET-ih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /hɚˈmɛtɪkəli/. In British English it is /həˈmɛtɪkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hermetically?
Hermetically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MET). Broken into parts: her · MET · ih · kuh · lee.
Is hermetically 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 /həˈmɛtɪkəli/ (huh-MET-ih-kuh-lee).