heiress

/ˈɛrɪs/

Syllables hei·ress

Stress HEI-ress

Phonics Breakdown

heir

/ɛr/

r控元音

ess

/ɪs/

short vowel

Meaning

a woman who will inherit money, property, or a title

Sound Reference

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heir=/ɛr/(heir) + ess=/ɪs/(kiss)

Example

She is the heiress to a large fortune.