How to Pronounce "herpes"
word
/ˈhɝpiz/
HER-peez
/hˈɜːpiːz/
HUR-peez
Definition
Herpes is a common viral infection that causes sores, usually around the mouth or genitals. It stays in the body and can come back again after the first infection.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɝpiz/
British English
/hˈɜːpiːz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HER-peez
UK
HUR-peez
Listen in Context
She has herpes on her lip.
Herpes can come back even after treatment.
Genital herpes spreads through sexual contact.
Many people have herpes without even knowing it.