How to Pronounce “heir”
word
/ˈɛɹ/
air
/ˈeə/
air
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɛɹ/
British English
/ˈeə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
air
UK
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Listen in Context
He is the only heir to his father's fortune.
When the king died, his son became the heir.
She was named the heir in the will.
Everyone thought Josh would be the next heir, but the family surprised us.