To pronounce "heroes", say HER-oes — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɪəɹəʊz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈhɪəɹəʊz/
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"heroes" has 2 syllables: her-oes. It rhymes with zeros and zeroes, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: heros — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Heroes" has 2 syllables: her · oes.
The IPA transcription of "heroes" is /ˈhɪəɹəʊz/.
Heroes: Somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary or noble deeds.
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