How to Pronounce "hermitage"
word
ˈhɝmətədʒ
HUR-muh-tij
hˈɜːmɪtɪdʒ
HUR-mit-ij
Definition
A hermitage is a small, quiet place where a hermit lives alone, often for religious reasons. It can also refer to a building or structure used for solitary retreat.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɝmətədʒ
British English
hˈɜːmɪtɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HUR-muh-tij
UK
HUR-mit-ij
Listen in Context
The monk lived in a hermitage deep in the forest.
She visited a small hermitage near the mountains.
A hermitage is a peaceful place to meditate alone.
Some artists search for inspiration in a remote hermitage.