How to pronounce hermeticist
Say it like her-MET-ih-sist. Hermeticist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MET).
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- her
- MET
- ih
- sist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hermeticist 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.
- sistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hermeticist
- 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-sist.
What does hermeticist mean?
- A hermetic philosopher; an adherent of hermeticism.
Where does hermeticist come from?
From hermetic + -ist.
Questions about saying hermeticist
How do you pronounce hermeticist?
Say her-MET-ih-sist. The American pronunciation is /hɚˈmɛtɪsɪst/. In British English it is /həˈmɛtɪsɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hermeticist?
Hermeticist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MET). Broken into parts: her · MET · ih · sist.
Is hermeticist 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 /həˈmɛtɪsɪst/ (huh-MET-ih-sist).