To pronounce "heriot", say HER-iot — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɛɹɪət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈhɛɹɪət/
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"heriot" has 2 syllables: her-iot. It rhymes with bleriot and sheriat, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Heriot" has 2 syllables: her · iot.
The IPA transcription of "heriot" is /ˈhɛɹɪət/.
Heriot: The return of military equipment
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