How to Pronounce "the heart of the matter"
expression
thuh HARHT uhv thuh MAT-er
thuh HAHT ov thuh MAT-uh
Definition
The most important, central, or essential part of a problem, situation, or discussion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhɑɹt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmætɝ
British English
ðə, ði/ /hˈɑːt/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈætɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh HARHT uhv thuh MAT-er
UK
thuh HAHT ov thuh MAT-uh
Listen in Context
Let's get to the heart of the matter and solve the problem.
She explained the heart of the matter to everyone.
We discussed many things, but the heart of the matter was money.
If you want change, you need to address the heart of the matter.