How to Pronounce "heart of glass"
expression
HART-uhv-GLASS
HAHT-ov-GLAHS
Definition
A 'heart of glass' describes someone who is very emotionally fragile, easily hurt, or sensitive to criticism or disappointment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑɹt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɡɫæs
British English
hˈɑːt/ /ˈɒv/ /ɡlˈɑːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HART-uhv-GLASS
UK
HAHT-ov-GLAHS
Listen in Context
She has a heart of glass, so be gentle with her.
Tom is tough, but his sister has a heart of glass.
If you have a heart of glass, you get hurt easily.
He acts tough, but deep down he has a heart of glass.