How to Pronounce “Hermione”

American (US)

/hərˈmaɪəni/

British (UK)

/hɜːˈmaɪəni/

proper noun — Daughter of Helen and Menelaus, and wife of Orestes.

Where the stress falls. “Hermione” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /hərˈmaɪəni/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /hərˈmaɪəni/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "Hermione" mean?

Hermione (proper noun): Daughter of Helen and Menelaus, and wife of Orestes.

How do you pronounce "Hermione" in American vs British English?

American English: /hərˈmaɪəni/. British English: /hɜːˈmaɪəni/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "Hermione"?

/hərˈmaɪəni/ in American English, /hɜːˈmaɪəni/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "Hermione"?

“Hermione” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /hərˈmaɪəni/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.