How to Pronounce "Hermes"
Medium🌐 French word
IPA
ɛrˈmɛz
Syllables:
her·mes
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What does "Hermes" mean?
nounA French high fashion luxury goods manufacturer, founded in Paris in 1837.
Example:
"The fashion designer launched a new handbag line inspired by the luxurious style of Hermes."
Origin of "Hermes"
Named after Thierry Hermès who founded the company in 1837. In French, the S is silent.
How to Say "Hermes"
🗣️ Step by Step
Her sounds like 'air', me sounds like 'meh', and 's' is pronounced like 'z'. The stress is on the second syllable, so it sounds like 'air-MEZ'.
⚠️ Common Mistake
A common mistake is pronouncing the 's' at the end as an 's' sound instead of a 'z' sound, which alters the correct pronunciation to 'Hermes' instead of 'Hermes'.
💬 Example
The fashion designer launched a new handbag line inspired by the luxurious style of Hermes.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce Hermes?
Hermes is pronounced ɛrˈmɛz. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.
Is Hermes hard to pronounce?
Hermes is considered medium to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is ɛrˈmɛz.
What language is Hermes from?
Hermes originates from French. Named after Thierry Hermès who founded the company in 1837. In French, the S is silent.