How to Pronounce "heartstrings"
word
ˈhɑːtstɹɪŋz
HART-stringz
hˈɑːtstɹɪŋz
HAHT-stringz
Definition
‘Heartstrings’ refers to a person's deepest emotions or feelings, especially those that are easily affected by something touching or emotional.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑːtstɹɪŋz
British English
hˈɑːtstɹɪŋz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HART-stringz
UK
HAHT-stringz
Listen in Context
The sad movie pulled at my heartstrings.
Her story really touched my heartstrings.
The puppy’s big eyes tugged at my heartstrings.
That touching speech really pulled at everyone's heartstrings.