How to pronounce dearheart
Say it like DEER-hart. Dearheart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEER).
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- DEER
- hart
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dearheart pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- hartGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of dearheart
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DEER-haht.
What does dearheart mean?
- A term of affection.
Where does dearheart come from?
From dear + heart.
Questions about saying dearheart
How do you pronounce dearheart?
Say DEER-hart. The American pronunciation is /ˈdirˌhɑrt/. In British English it is /ˈdɪəˌhɑːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dearheart?
Dearheart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEER). Broken into parts: DEER · hart.
Is dearheart pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdɪəˌhɑːt/ (DEER-haht).