How to pronounce heartwise
Say it like HAR-twyze. Heartwise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- twyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heartwise 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.
- twyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of heartwise
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-twyze.
What does heartwise mean?
- In terms of the heart.
Where does heartwise come from?
From heart + -wise.
Questions about saying heartwise
How do you pronounce heartwise?
Say HAR-twyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrˌtwaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːˌtwaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heartwise?
Heartwise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · twyze.
Is heartwise 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 /ˈhɑːˌtwaɪz/ (HAH-twyze).