How to pronounce heartmate
Say it like HART-mayt. Heartmate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HART).
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- HART
- mayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heartmate 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.
- maytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of heartmate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAHT-mayt.
What does heartmate mean?
- A sweetheart.
Where does heartmate come from?
From heart + -mate.
Questions about saying heartmate
How do you pronounce heartmate?
Say HART-mayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrtmeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːtmeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heartmate?
Heartmate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HART). Broken into parts: HART · mayt.
Is heartmate 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 /ˈhɑːtmeɪt/ (HAHT-mayt).