To pronounce "herpes", say HERP-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɝ.piz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈhɝ.piz/
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"herpes" has 2 syllables: herp-es. It rhymes with burpees, if that helps it stick.
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"Herpes" has 2 syllables: herp · es.
The IPA transcription of "herpes" is /ˈhɝ.piz/.
Herpes: A viral infection, caused by Human alphaherpesvirus 1 and Human alphaherpesvirus 2, marked by painful, watery blisters in the skin or mucous membranes or on the genitals.
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