How to Pronounce "die of a broken heart"
expression
DYE-uhv-uh-BROH-kuhn-HART
DYE-ov-uh-BROH-kuhn-HAAT
Definition
To pass away or die because of severe emotional pain or sadness, especially after losing someone you love.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdaɪ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɹoʊkən/ /ˈhɑɹt
British English
dˈaɪ/ /ˈɒv/ /æɪ/ /bɹˈəʊkən/ /hˈɑːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DYE-uhv-uh-BROH-kuhn-HART
UK
DYE-ov-uh-BROH-kuhn-HAAT
Listen in Context
Some people say you can die of a broken heart after losing a loved one.
The story is about an old man who died of a broken heart.
She felt like she could die of a broken heart after the breakup.
After his wife passed away, everyone thought he might actually die of a broken heart.