How to pronounce heartstrings
Say it like HART-stringz. Heartstrings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HART).
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- HART
- stringz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heartstrings 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.
- stringzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of heartstrings
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAHT-stringz.
What does heartstrings mean?
- Synonym of chordae tendineae (“the cord-like tendons that connect the papillary muscles to the tricuspid valve and the mitral valve in the heart”).
- The source of one's deepest emotions or inner feelings, especially compassion or love.“The sad eyes of the orphan tugged at my heartstrings.”
Where does heartstrings come from?
From Late Middle English hartestrynges, hert strynges, from Middle English herte (“heart”) + strenges, strynges (“cords, strings”).
Questions about saying heartstrings
How do you pronounce heartstrings?
Say HART-stringz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrtˌstrɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːtstrɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heartstrings?
Heartstrings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HART). Broken into parts: HART · stringz.
Is heartstrings 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 /ˈhɑːtstrɪŋz/ (HAHT-stringz).