inheritance
nounHow many syllables in inheritance?
There are 4 syllables in the word inheritance.How to pronounce inheritance:
Definition of inheritance:
- inheritance (noun):
- something that is or may be inherited
- something inherited or to be inherited
- hereditary succession to a title or an office or property.
Synonyms for inheritance:
acquisition
bequest
birthright
endowment
estate
gift
hereditary pattern
heritage
legacy
patrimony
provision
Antonyms for inheritance:
poverty
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Syllable Fun Fact
In certain poetic forms, like the sonnet, syllable count per line is strictly regulated to achieve a specific rhythmic effect.
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