How to Pronounce Hearten

To pronounce "hearten", say HEART-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɑːtən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhɑːtən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hearten”

"hearten" has 2 syllables: heart-en. It rhymes with tartan and barton, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: harten, harton — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hearten mean?

verb

  1. To give heart to; to encourage, urge on, cheer, give confidence to.

Words that rhyme with hearten

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tartanbartoncartonmartinsmartenkindergartenharten

Related words

cheeremboldenrecreateencourageheartenheartenharteninheart

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hearten"?▾

"Hearten" has 2 syllables: heart · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "hearten"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hearten" is /ˈhɑːtən/.

What does "hearten" mean?▾

Hearten: To give heart to; to encourage, urge on, cheer, give confidence to.

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