How to Pronounce Heartbreaking

To pronounce "heartbreaking", say HEARTBR-eak-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

13

Letters

HEARTBR-eak-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “heartbreaking”

"heartbreaking" has 3 syllables: heartbr-eak-ing. It rhymes with breathtaking and undertaking, if that helps it stick.

What does heartbreaking mean?

noun

  1. The breaking of a heart; great grief, anguish or distress.

adjective

  1. That causes great grief, anguish or distress.

Words that rhyme with heartbreaking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breathtakingundertakingquakingpainstakinggroundbreakingforsakingmakingtakingstakingshakingrakingearthshaking

Related words

heartrendinggrievoussorrowfultouchingharrowingupsettingdisruptingshattering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "heartbreaking"?▾

"Heartbreaking" has 3 syllables: heartbr · eak · ing.

What does "heartbreaking" mean?▾

Heartbreaking: The breaking of a heart; great grief, anguish or distress.

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