How to pronounce "hermes"?

I am reaching out, because while browsing through luxury fashion magazines, my daughter pointed at a stunning handbag and asked about the brand "Hermes." Unsure of the correct pronunciation, I thought it best to consult you, for the right way to say it.

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3 months ago

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Lauren P - Tutor account

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"Hermes" is a luxury brand known for its high-quality fashion and accessories. It's pronounced as "HUR-meez."

Phonetic Spelling: HUR-meez (Stress is on the capitalized syllable)
IPA Format: / ˈhɜr miz /
Sample Sentence: "She saved up for months to buy her dream Hermes handbag."

However, the French pronunciation of "Hermes" is different from the English pronunciation. In French, it is pronounced as "air-MEZ."
Phonetic Spelling: air-MEZ
IPA Format: /ɛʁ.mɛs/

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