How to pronounce heirloom
Say it like AIR-loom. Heirloom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɛrˌlum/AIR-loom
UK British/ˈɛəˌluːm/AIR-loom
- AIR
- loom
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heirloom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- loomGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of heirloom
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-loom.
What does heirloom mean?
noun
- A valued possession that has been passed down through the generations.
- An old crop variety that has been passed down through generations of farmers by seed saving and cultivation, in contrast to modern cultivars used in large-scale agriculture.
Where does heirloom come from?
Displaced native Old English fæderġestrēon.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying heirloom
How do you pronounce heirloom?
Say AIR-loom. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌlum/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌluːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heirloom?
Heirloom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · loom.
Is heirloom pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛəˌluːm/ (AIR-loom).