How to Pronounce "inheriting"
word
ˌɪnˈhɛɹətɪŋ
in-HAIR-uh-ting
ɪnhˈɛɹɪtɪŋ
in-HAIR-i-ting
Definition
Receiving money, property, or characteristics from someone, usually after they die. It can also mean getting physical or personal traits from family members.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈhɛɹətɪŋ
British English
ɪnhˈɛɹɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-HAIR-uh-ting
UK
in-HAIR-i-ting
Listen in Context
She is inheriting her grandmother's house.
He is inheriting blue eyes from his father.
They are inheriting a family business.
I never imagined inheriting so many old letters from my aunt.