How to pronounce herms
Say it like HURMZ. Herms is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/hɝmz/HURMZ
UK British/hɜːmz/HURMZ
- HURMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herms pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HURMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of herms
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HURMZ.
What does herms mean?
noun
- plural of herm How to pronounce herm
Questions about saying herms
How do you pronounce herms?
Say HURMZ. The American pronunciation is /hɝmz/. In British English it is /hɜːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herms?
Herms is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HURMZ.
Is herms 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 /hɜːmz/ (HURMZ).