How to Pronounce "be still my heart"
expression
bee STIL my HART
bee STIL my HAAT
Definition
An old-fashioned expression people say when they feel strong excitement, surprise, or affection, usually because something or someone makes their heart beat faster.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈstɪɫ/ /ˈmaɪ/ /ˈhɑɹt
British English
bˈiː/ /stˈɪl/ /mˈaɪ/ /hˈɑːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bee STIL my HART
UK
bee STIL my HAAT
Listen in Context
Be still my heart, she's coming this way!
When I saw the puppy, I thought, 'Be still my heart.'
Be still my heart—the food looks amazing!
He smiled at me and, oh, be still my heart, I almost forgot what I was going to say.