How to pronounce heiress
Say it like ER-us. Heiress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɛrəs/ER-us
UK British/ɛəˈrɛs/air-RES
- ER
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heiress pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of heiress
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: air-RES.
What does heiress mean?
noun
- A woman who has a right of inheritance or who stands to inherit.
- A woman who has received an inheritance.
Where does heiress come from?
From heir + -ess.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- inheritress
- inheritrix
Words that rhyme with heiress
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of heiress.
Questions about saying heiress
How do you pronounce heiress?
Say ER-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrəs/. In British English it is /ɛəˈrɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heiress?
Heiress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER). Broken into parts: ER · us.
Is heiress pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ɛəˈrɛs/ (air-RES).