How to Pronounce "with a heavy heart"
expression
WITH uh HEV-ee HART
with uh HEV-ee HAHT
Definition
To feel very sad or regretful when doing or saying something, often because it is difficult or painful.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhɛvi/ /ˈhɑɹt
British English
wˈɪð/ /æɪ/ /hˈɛvi/ /hˈɑːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WITH uh HEV-ee HART
UK
with uh HEV-ee HAHT
Listen in Context
She left the city with a heavy heart.
The teacher spoke with a heavy heart about the school's closure.
He said goodbye with a heavy heart.
With a heavy heart, I have to tell you we’re closing the shop.