How to Pronounce Heartbreak

To pronounce "heartbreak", say HEARTBR-eak — 2 syllables, IPA /hɑːt.bɹeɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

/hɑːt.bɹeɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “heartbreak”

"heartbreak" has 2 syllables: heartbr-eak. It rhymes with break and opaque, if that helps it stick.

What does heartbreak mean?

noun

  1. Overwhelming mental anguish or grief, especially that caused by loss or disappointment

Words that rhyme with heartbreak

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breakopaqueforsakeacheslakeheartachetakemakeundertakeshakefakekeepsake

Related words

brokenheartednessheartachegriefwoesorrowangstanguishdesperation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "heartbreak"?▾

"Heartbreak" has 2 syllables: heartbr · eak.

What is the IPA transcription of "heartbreak"?▾

The IPA transcription of "heartbreak" is /hɑːt.bɹeɪk/.

What does "heartbreak" mean?▾

Heartbreak: Overwhelming mental anguish or grief, especially that caused by loss or disappointment

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