How to pronounce heroes
Say it like HIR-ohz. Heroes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce heroes. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HIR
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heroes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of heroes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HEER-rohz.
Other ways to say heroes
Heroes also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- HEE-rohz /ˈhiroʊz/
What does heroes mean?
- plural of hero How to pronounce hero
Words that sound like heroes
- hero's
Questions about saying heroes
How do you pronounce heroes?
Say HIR-ohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪroʊz/. In British English it is /ˈhɪərəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heroes?
Heroes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIR). Broken into parts: HIR · ohz.
Is heroes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhɪərəʊz/ (HEER-rohz).
What words sound the same as heroes?
Heroes sounds the same as hero's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.