How to pronounce hearten
Say it like HAR-tun. Hearten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hearten pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hearten
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-tun.
What does hearten mean?
- To give heart to; to encourage, urge on, cheer, give confidence to.“hearten the crowd”
Where does hearten come from?
From heart + -en. Compare lose heart.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with hearten
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hearten.
Questions about saying hearten
How do you pronounce hearten?
Say HAR-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrtən/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hearten?
Hearten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · tun.
Is hearten 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 /ˈhɑːtən/ (HAH-tun).