How to Pronounce "heirlooms"
word
ˈɛɹˌɫumz
AIR-loomz
ˈeəluːmz
AIR-loomz
Definition
Heirlooms are valuable or meaningful objects that are passed down from one generation of a family to another, often kept for sentimental or historical reasons.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛɹˌɫumz
British English
ˈeəluːmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AIR-loomz
UK
AIR-loomz
Listen in Context
The silver cups are family heirlooms.
She keeps her grandmother's necklace as one of her most precious heirlooms.
Many heirlooms are passed from parents to children.
Those old photos are more than just pictures—they're family heirlooms now.