How to Pronounce Heart

To pronounce "heart", say HEART — one syllable, IPA /hɑːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/hɑːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “heart”

"heart" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with impart and tart, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: hardt, hart, harte, hartt — easy to mix up when writing.

What does heart mean?

noun

  1. A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion.
  2. Emotions, kindness, moral effort, or spirit in general.

    “The team lost, but they showed a lot of heart.”

verb

  1. To be fond of. Often bracketed or abbreviated with a heart symbol.

    “2008 July 25, "The Media Hearts Obama?", On The Media, National Public Radio”

  2. To give heart to; to hearten; to encourage.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with heart

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

imparttartpartdartsmartstartsweetheartdepartartapartcounterpartcart

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "heart"?▾

"Heart" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "heart"?▾

The IPA transcription of "heart" is /hɑːt/.

What does "heart" mean?▾

Heart: A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion.

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