How to pronounce heartwarming
Say it like HAR-twor-ming. Heartwarming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- twor
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heartwarming 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.
- tworGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of heartwarming
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-twaw-ming.
What does heartwarming mean?
- Alternative form of heart-warming.
Questions about saying heartwarming
How do you pronounce heartwarming?
Say HAR-twor-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrˌtwɔrmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːˌtwɔːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heartwarming?
Heartwarming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · twor · ming.
Is heartwarming 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 /ˈhɑːˌtwɔːmɪŋ/ (HAH-twaw-ming).