Okay, so today I wanted to figure out the right way to say “Hermes.” You know, the fancy French brand? It’s been bugging me for a while, and I figured I can’t be the only one who’s been stumbling over this.
I started off by asking some friends how they say it. I got a bunch of different answers! Some said “Her-meez,” others said “Er-mez,” and a couple even tried a fancy “Er-maes.” It was a mess, and I definitely wasn’t any closer to the answer.
Next, I hit up the internet. I watched a few YouTube videos where people were talking about the brand. I noticed that most of the fashion folks seemed to be saying it a particular way. They pronounced it like “Air-mez”. I practiced this a few times, trying to copy their accent and the way they rolled the “r” just a little bit.
- “Air-mez”
- “Air-mez”
- “Air-mez”
After that, I decided to go straight to the source. I found a video on the official Hermes website where they were talking about their history. And guess what? They said it just like the people in the fashion videos! It was definitely “Air-mez,” with a soft “H” and a strong emphasis on the first syllable.
My Conclusion
So, there you have it. I’m pretty confident now that the right way to pronounce “Hermes” is “Air-mez.” I practiced saying it a few more times, and now I feel like I can finally say it without feeling awkward. Try it out a few times. It feels pretty good to get it right!
