How to Pronounce "your heart stands still"
expression
YOR / YUR HART STANDZ STIL
YAW HAAT STANDZ STIL
Definition
This expression describes a sudden strong emotion, usually shock, fear, or surprise, that feels so intense it seems like your heart stops for a moment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhɑɹt/ /ˈstændz/ /ˈstɪɫ
British English
jˈɔː/ /hˈɑːt/ /stˈændz/ /stˈɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOR / YUR HART STANDZ STIL
UK
YAW HAAT STANDZ STIL
Listen in Context
When she heard the loud noise, your heart stands still.
Every time you see the exam results, your heart stands still.
Seeing the car accident made your heart stand still.
When he suddenly called my name in the silent room, my heart stood still.