How to Pronounce “heroin”
word
/ˈhɛɹoʊən/
HAIR-oh-in
/hˈɛɹəʊˌɪn/
HAIR-oh-in
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɛɹoʊən/
British English
/hˈɛɹəʊˌɪn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAIR-oh-in
UK
HAIR-oh-in
Listen in Context
Heroin is an illegal drug.
The police found heroin in the car.
Heroin addiction can destroy lives.
Doctors warned that even a small amount of heroin could cause an overdose.