How to Pronounce Heirloom

To pronounce "heirloom", say HEIRL-oom — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɛə.luːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɛə.luːm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “heirloom”

"heirloom" has 2 syllables: heirl-oom. It rhymes with plume and presume, if that helps it stick.

What does heirloom mean?

noun

  1. A valued possession that has been passed down through the generations.
  2. An old crop variety that has been passed down through generations of farmers by seed saving and cultivation, in contrast to modern cultivars used in large-scale agriculture.

Synonyms

patrimony

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Words that rhyme with heirloom

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plumepresumeloomexhumeboomroomassumefumetombgloomspumeresume

Related words

heritageinheritinheritancelegacyrelicinvaluableinheriteehand-me-down

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "heirloom"?▾

"Heirloom" has 2 syllables: heirl · oom.

What is the IPA transcription of "heirloom"?▾

The IPA transcription of "heirloom" is /ˈɛə.luːm/.

What does "heirloom" mean?▾

Heirloom: A valued possession that has been passed down through the generations.

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