How to pronounce heartbroken
Say it like HART-broh-kun. Heartbroken has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HART).
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- HART
- broh
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heartbroken pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HARTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- brohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of heartbroken
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HAHT-broh-kun.
What does heartbroken mean?
- Suffering from grief, especially after a failed romance.“When he told me he didn't want to see me anymore, I was heartbroken.”
Where does heartbroken come from?
From heart + broken.
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Questions about saying heartbroken
How do you pronounce heartbroken?
Say HART-broh-kun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrtˌbroʊkən/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːtˌbrəʊkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heartbroken?
Heartbroken has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HART). Broken into parts: HART · broh · kun.
Is heartbroken 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 /ˈhɑːtˌbrəʊkən/ (HAHT-broh-kun).