How to pronounce heartfelt
Say it like HART-felt. Heartfelt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HART).
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- HART
- felt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heartfelt 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.
- feltGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of heartfelt
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAHT-felt.
What does heartfelt mean?
- Believed or felt deeply and sincerely.“a heartfelt apology”
Where does heartfelt come from?
From heart + felt.
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Questions about saying heartfelt
How do you pronounce heartfelt?
Say HART-felt. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrtˌfɛlt/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːtfɛlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heartfelt?
Heartfelt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HART). Broken into parts: HART · felt.
Is heartfelt 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 /ˈhɑːtfɛlt/ (HAHT-felt).