How to pronounce heirlooms
Say it like AIR-loomz. Heirlooms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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US American/ˈɛrˌlumz/AIR-loomz
UK British/ˈɛəˌluːmz/AIR-loomz
- AIR
- loomz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heirlooms 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.
- loomzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of heirlooms
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-loomz.
What does heirlooms mean?
noun
- plural of heirloom How to pronounce heirloom
Questions about saying heirlooms
How do you pronounce heirlooms?
Say AIR-loomz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌlumz/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌluːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heirlooms?
Heirlooms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · loomz.
Is heirlooms 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 /ˈɛəˌluːmz/ (AIR-loomz).