How to Pronounce Heritable

To pronounce "heritable", say HER-it-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈhɛɹɪtəbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈhɛɹɪtəbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “heritable”

"heritable" has 4 syllables: her-it-abl-e. It rhymes with charitable and veritable, if that helps it stick.

What does heritable mean?

adjective

  1. That can legally be inherited.
  2. Genetically transmissible from parent to offspring; hereditary.

Synonyms

inheritable

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Words that rhyme with heritable

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charitableveritablemeritableinheritable

Related words

inheritableinheritedpatrimonialhereditaryancestralfamilialtransmittednee

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "heritable"?▾

"Heritable" has 4 syllables: her · it · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "heritable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "heritable" is /ˈhɛɹɪtəbəl/.

What does "heritable" mean?▾

Heritable: That can legally be inherited.

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