How to Pronounce Heiress

To pronounce "heiress", say HEIR-ess — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

HEIR-ess

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💡 Tip for remembering “heiress”

"heiress" has 2 syllables: heir-ess. It rhymes with ferrous and serrous, if that helps it stick.

What does heiress mean?

noun

  1. A woman who has a right of inheritance or who stands to inherit.
  2. A woman who has received an inheritance.

Words that rhyme with heiress

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ferrousserrousterrasseparousglareousderrisnonferroussclerousgerrisclarisfarismeris

Related words

inheritrixinheritressheirlegacybeneficiarysuccessorheritresscoheiress

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "heiress"?▾

"Heiress" has 2 syllables: heir · ess.

What does "heiress" mean?▾

Heiress: A woman who has a right of inheritance or who stands to inherit.

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