How to pronounce inheriting
Say it like in-HER-uh-ting. Inheriting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HER).
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US American/ˌɪnˈhɛrətɪŋ/in-HER-uh-ting
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- in
- HER
- uh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inheriting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- HERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does inheriting mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of inherit How to pronounce inherit
Questions about saying inheriting
How do you pronounce inheriting?
Say in-HER-uh-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈhɛrətɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inheriting?
Inheriting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HER). Broken into parts: in · HER · uh · ting.