How to pronounce hermie
Say it like HUR-mee. Hermie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR).
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- HUR
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hermie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hermie
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUR-mee.
What does hermie mean?
- A hermit crab.
- A hermaphrodite.
Where does hermie come from?
From hermit + -ie.
Words that rhyme with hermie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hermie.
Questions about saying hermie
How do you pronounce hermie?
Say HUR-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɝmi/. In British English it is /ˈhɜːmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hermie?
Hermie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR). Broken into parts: HUR · mee.
Is hermie 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 /ˈhɜːmi/ (HUR-mee).