How to Pronounce "have a heart of gold"
expression
HAV-uh-HART-uhv-GOHLD
HAV-uh-HAAT-ov-GOHLD
Definition
To be a very kind, generous, and caring person.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhɑɹt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɡoʊɫd
British English
hæv/ /æɪ/ /hˈɑːt/ /ˈɒv/ /ɡˈəʊld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV-uh-HART-uhv-GOHLD
UK
HAV-uh-HAAT-ov-GOHLD
Listen in Context
My grandmother has a heart of gold.
Everyone says Sam has a heart of gold.
My teacher has a heart of gold and always helps us.
Don’t worry, Jake has a heart of gold — he’ll forgive you.