How to Pronounce "break your heart"
expression
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhɑɹt
BRAYK-yer-HART
bɹˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈɑːt
brayk-YAW-HAHT
Definition
To make someone feel deep sadness, usually because of love, disappointment, or loss.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhɑɹt
British English
bɹˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈɑːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAYK-yer-HART
UK
brayk-YAW-HAHT
Listen in Context
It will break your heart to leave your best friend behind.
A sad movie can really break your heart.
Hearing bad news can break your heart.
He didn’t mean to break your heart; it just happened.