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hermes
Definition:
(nou) messenger and herald of the gods; god of commerce and cunning and invention and theft; identified with Roman Mercury
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Common mistakes of hermes pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many say "Hermes" with equal stress on both syllables, like "HER-mees". The correct pronunciation is /ˈhɜr.miz/ in US English and /ˈhɜː.mez/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "Hermes" with an "e" sound like in "bed", resulting in "HER-mes". The correct vowel sounds are /ɜr/ in US and /ɜː/ in UK. Tip: Practice the "er" sound to get it right.
- Overemphasizing the second syllable: A common mistake is to make the second syllable too prominent, saying "her-MEES". In fact, the second syllable is softer, pronounced as /miz/ in US and /mez/ in UK. Tip: Keep the second syllable light and quick.
- Omitting the final "s": Some people drop the "s" at the end, saying "Hermey". The full pronunciation includes the "s" sound, making it /mɪz/ in US and /mez/ in UK. Tip: Always finish with a clear "s" sound.
- Confusing with "hermès": Some mix up "Hermes" with "Hermès", the luxury brand, which has a different pronunciation. "Hermès" is pronounced /ɛrˈmɛs/ in both US and UK. Tip: Remember that "Hermes" ends with a soft "s" sound, while "Hermès" has a hard "s".