How to pronounce hermit
Say it like HUR-mut. Hermit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR).
VoiceSpeed
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce hermit. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
US American/ˈhɝmət/HUR-mut
UK British/ˈhɜːmɪt/HUR-mit
- HUR
- mut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hermit 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.
- mutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hermit
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUR-mit.
What does hermit mean?
noun
- A religious recluse; someone who lives alone for religious reasons; an eremite.
- A recluse; someone who lives alone and shuns human companionship.
- A spiced cookie made with molasses, raisins, and nuts.
Questions about saying hermit
How do you pronounce hermit?
Say HUR-mut. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɝmət/. In British English it is /ˈhɜːmɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hermit?
Hermit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR). Broken into parts: HUR · mut.
Is hermit 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 /ˈhɜːmɪt/ (HUR-mit).