The spelling of the name "Hermien" can be somewhat confusing as it does not follow the typical English language phonetic rules. The correct pronunciation is /hɜːrˈmiːən/, with the emphasis on the second syllable. The "h" at the beginning is pronounced softly, like "her". The "ie" combination represents a long "ee" sound, and the "n" at the end is silent. Overall, the spelling of "Hermien" reflects its likely origins in Dutch or Afrikaans, rather than English.