To pronounce "broken-hearted", say BROK-enh-eart-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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BROK-enh-eart-ed
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"broken-hearted" has 4 syllables: brok-enh-eart-ed. It rhymes with brokenhearted, if that helps it stick.
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"Broken-hearted" has 4 syllables: brok · enh · eart · ed.
Broken-hearted: Grieved and disappointed, especially with the loss of a beloved person or thing, such as the repudiation of a romantic relationship.
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