How to Pronounce Inherited

To pronounce "inherited", say INH-er-it-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈhɛɹɪtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪnˈhɛɹɪtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inherited”

"inherited" has 4 syllables: inh-er-it-ed. It rhymes with merited and ferreted, if that helps it stick.

What does inherited mean?

verb

  1. To take possession of as a right (especially in Biblical translations).

    “Your descendants will inherit the earth.”

  2. To receive (property, a title, etc.), by legal succession or bequest after the previous owner's death.

    “After Grandad died, I inherited the house.”

adjective

  1. Obtained via an inheritance

    “inherited money”

  2. Hereditary.

    “an inherited disease”

Words that rhyme with inherited

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

meritedferretedneritid

Related words

inheritableheritablehereditaryfamilialtransmittedgenetictransmissiblelegacy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inherited"?▾

"Inherited" has 4 syllables: inh · er · it · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "inherited"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inherited" is /ɪnˈhɛɹɪtɪd/.

What does "inherited" mean?▾

Inherited: To take possession of as a right (especially in Biblical translations).

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