herpes simplex

Questions

What does herpes simplex mean?

A viral disease caused by Human herpesvirus 1 or Human herpesvirus 2 in genus Simplexvirus.

How to pronounce herpes simplex

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “herpes simplex”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “herpes simplex”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “herpes simplex” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.