How to pronounce heirs
Say it like AIRZ. Heirs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AIRZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heirs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AIRZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of heirs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIRZ.
What does heirs mean?
- plural of heir How to pronounce heir
Words that rhyme with heirs
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Words that sound like heirs
Questions about saying heirs
How do you pronounce heirs?
Say AIRZ. The American pronunciation is /ɛrz/. In British English it is /ɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heirs?
Heirs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AIRZ.
Is heirs 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 /ɛəz/ (AIRZ).
What words sound the same as heirs?
Heirs sounds the same as airs in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.