Hermes is a luxury fashion brand that originated in France. It is known for its high-end products such as leather goods, perfumes, and accessories.
When it comes to the pronunciation of Hermes France, there seems to be a lot of confusion. In this article, we will discuss how to pronounce Hermes correctly.
Firstly, let’s break down the word ‘Hermes’. The word has two syllables: “Her-mes.”
The stress is on the first syllable ‘Her.’ When you say the word ‘Her,’ your mouth should be slightly open with your tongue slightly touching the upper teeth.
Next, let’s talk about the ‘s’ at the end of ‘Hermes.’ In French, when a word ends with an ‘s,’ it’s usually silent.
However, in the case of Hermes, you do pronounce the ‘s’ at the end. It’s very subtle and almost sounds like a soft hissing sound.
So when you put it all together, it sounds like “Air-Mez.” The pronunciation is not like that of an English word but more like a French pronunciation.
To help you understand better, listen to how native French speakers pronounce Hermes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cMhZLz3LQk
Now that you know how to pronounce Hermes correctly let’s talk about some common mispronunciations that people make and why they are incorrect.
One common mispronunciation is “Her-meez”. This is incorrect because it emphasizes the second syllable which goes against what we discussed earlier about stressing on the first syllable.
Another mispronunciation is “Her-mess”. This is incorrect because it ignores the subtle ‘s’ sound at the end of Hermes.
In conclusion, if you want to pronounce Hermes correctly, remember to stress on the first syllable and pronounce the ‘s’ at the end subtly. With a little practice, you can confidently say “Air-Mez” and impress your friends with your knowledge of how to pronounce this luxury brand’s name.