How to pronounce hermitage
Say it like HUR-muh-tij. Hermitage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR).
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- HUR
- muh
- tij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hermitage 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hermitage
- 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: HUR-mih-tij.
What does hermitage mean?
- A house or dwelling where a hermit lives.
- A place of seclusion.
- A period of seclusion.
Questions about saying hermitage
How do you pronounce hermitage?
Say HUR-muh-tij. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɝmətɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈhɜːmɪtɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hermitage?
Hermitage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR). Broken into parts: HUR · muh · tij.
Is hermitage 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 /ˈhɜːmɪtɪdʒ/ (HUR-mih-tij).