How to Pronounce "heartache"
word
/ˈhɑɹˌteɪk/
HART-ayk
/hˈɑːteɪk/
HAAT-ayk
Definition
A strong feeling of emotional pain, usually caused by love, loss, or disappointment.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɑɹˌteɪk/
British English
/hˈɑːteɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HART-ayk
UK
HAAT-ayk
Listen in Context
She felt deep heartache after her friend moved away.
Nothing could ease his heartache.
The movie was full of love and heartache.
After the breakup, the heartache lasted for months.