How to Pronounce “heir

word

/ˈɛɹ/
air
/ˈeə/
air

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈɛɹ/

British English

/ˈeə/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

air

UK

air

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.