How to Pronounce Inheritor

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

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Syllables

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Letters

INH-er-it-or

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💡 Tip for remembering “inheritor”

"inheritor" has 4 syllables: inh-er-it-or. It rhymes with ferreter and meritor, if that helps it stick.

What does inheritor mean?

noun

  1. Someone who inherits something; an heir.
  2. A class, etc. that derives from another code element through inheritance.

Words that rhyme with inheritor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ferretermeritor

Related words

heritorheirinhabitorwillergenitorpossessionersucceederhomeowner

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inheritor"?▾

"Inheritor" has 4 syllables: inh · er · it · or.

What does "inheritor" mean?▾

Inheritor: Someone who inherits something; an heir.

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