How to pronounce kermes
Say it like KUR-meez. Kermes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɝmiz/KUR-meez
UK British/ˈkɜːmiz/KUR-meez
- KUR
- meez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kermes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- meezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kermes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUR-meez.
What does kermes mean?
noun
- Any of several insects of the genus Kermes.
- A crimson dye made from the crushed bodies of these insects.
Questions about saying kermes
How do you pronounce kermes?
Say KUR-meez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝmiz/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːmiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kermes?
Kermes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · meez.
Is kermes 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 /ˈkɜːmiz/ (KUR-meez).