How to Pronounce "hereditary"
word
hɝˈɛdəˌtɛɹi
huh-RED-uh-terr-ee
hɪɹˈɛdɪtəɹi
hih-RED-ih-tuh-ree
Definition
Describes something, especially a disease or physical trait, that is passed from parents to their children through their genes. It can also refer to titles or rights that are inherited.
IPA Transcription
American English
hɝˈɛdəˌtɛɹi
British English
hɪɹˈɛdɪtəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
huh-RED-uh-terr-ee
UK
hih-RED-ih-tuh-ree
Listen in Context
Diabetes can be a hereditary condition.
Eye color is often hereditary.
This disease is hereditary, so it runs in families.
Baldness is sometimes hereditary, but lifestyle can also play a role.