How to Pronounce Heiresses

To pronounce "heiresses", say HEIR-ess-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

HEIR-ess-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “heiresses”

"heiresses" has 3 syllables: heir-ess-es. It rhymes with terraces, if that helps it stick.

What does heiresses 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 heiresses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

terraces

Related words

inheritrixinheritressheirlegacybeneficiarysuccessorduchessesprincesses

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "heiresses"?▾

"Heiresses" has 3 syllables: heir · ess · es.

What does "heiresses" mean?▾

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

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