How to pronounce hermitty
Say it like HUR-mih-tee. Hermitty has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR).
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- HUR
- mih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hermitty 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hermitty
- 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-tee.
What does hermitty mean?
- Like, resembling, or characteristic of a hermit.
Where does hermitty come from?
From hermit + -y.
Questions about saying hermitty
How do you pronounce hermitty?
Say HUR-mih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɝmɪti/. In British English it is /ˈhɜːmɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hermitty?
Hermitty has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR). Broken into parts: HUR · mih · tee.
Is hermitty 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 /ˈhɜːmɪti/ (HUR-mih-tee).