Proper Pronunciation Guide

heir

[ɛ͜ɚ]

Tips:

  • Do not pronounce the letter “h.”
  • This word is a homophone with the word “air.”

Practice Sentences:

Prince Charles is heir to the throne of England.
The heirs to the industrialist's fortune were left out of his will.

Definition:

  • (noun) A person who will inherit something of value, such as money, a house, a title, or an entire kingdom!

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