How to pronounce heartthrob
Say it like HART-thrahb. Heartthrob has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HART).
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- HART
- thrahb
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heartthrob 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.
- thrahbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of heartthrob
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HAHT-throb.
What does heartthrob mean?
- A heartbeat.
- The object of one’s desires or infatuation; a sweetheart.
- A handsome male celebrity.
Where does heartthrob come from?
From heart + throb.
Questions about saying heartthrob
How do you pronounce heartthrob?
Say HART-thrahb. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrtˌθrɑb/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːtˌθrɒb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heartthrob?
Heartthrob has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HART). Broken into parts: HART · thrahb.
Is heartthrob 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 /ˈhɑːtˌθrɒb/ (HAHT-throb).