How to pronounce hermits
Say it like HUR-mits. Hermits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR).
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US American/ˈhɝmɪts/HUR-mits
UK British/ˈhɜːmɪts/HUR-mits
- HUR
- mits
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hermits 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.
- mitsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hermits
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUR-mits.
What does hermits mean?
noun
- plural of hermit How to pronounce hermit
Questions about saying hermits
How do you pronounce hermits?
Say HUR-mits. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɝmɪts/. In British English it is /ˈhɜːmɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hermits?
Hermits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR). Broken into parts: HUR · mits.
Is hermits 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 /ˈhɜːmɪts/ (HUR-mits).