How to Pronounce "cross my heart"
expression
KRAWSS-my-HART
kross-my-HAAT
Definition
This is an informal expression used to strongly promise or swear that what you are saying is true.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹɔs/ /ˈmaɪ/ /ˈhɑɹt
British English
kɹˈɒs/ /mˈaɪ/ /hˈɑːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRAWSS-my-HART
UK
kross-my-HAAT
Listen in Context
I cross my heart, I won't tell anyone your secret.
Cross my heart, I'll bring your book back tomorrow.
He said, 'cross my heart,' and promised to help.
Cross my heart, I wasn't the one who broke the vase.