How to Pronounce "heartburn"
word
ˈhɑɹtˌbɝn
HART-burn
hˈɑːtbɜːn
HAAT-burn
Definition
A burning pain or discomfort in the upper chest or throat, usually caused by stomach acid coming up into the esophagus.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑɹtˌbɝn
British English
hˈɑːtbɜːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HART-burn
UK
HAAT-burn
Listen in Context
I always get heartburn after eating spicy food.
She took medicine to help her heartburn.
Heartburn can happen if you eat too much.
After that giant meal, I'm really feeling the heartburn.