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heart
Definition:
(nou) the locus of feelings and intuitions (nou) the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body (nou) the courage to carry on (nou) an area that is approximately central within some larger region (nou) the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience (nou) an inclination or tendency of a certain kind (nou) a plane figure with rounded sides curving inward at the top and intersecting at the bottom; conventionally used on playing cards and valentines (nou) a firm rather dry variety meat (usually beef or veal) (nou) a positive feeling of liking (nou) a playing card in the major suit that has one or more red hearts on it
Phonetic Transcription:
hɑːt
Examples:
Another disease of the heart is hypertension.
The man's father has a heart disease.
Erectile woes can precede heart disease.
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Common mistakes of heart pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "heart" as /hɛrt/ instead of /hɑrt/ (US) or /hɑːt/ (UK). This changes the word's meaning. Tip: Focus on the "ar" sound, making it more like "ah."
- Ignoring the silent "t": It's common to hear "heart" pronounced as /hɛr/ or /hɑːr/. The "t" should be clearly articulated. Tip: Practice saying "heart" slowly, emphasizing the "t" at the end.
- Overemphasizing the "h": Some speakers stress the "h" too much, making it sound like /hʌrt/. This is incorrect. Tip: Keep the "h" soft and natural, as in /hɑrt/ (US) or /hɑːt/ (UK).
- Confusing with "hurt": Learners may mix "heart" with "hurt" due to similar sounds. "Hurt" is pronounced /hɜrt/ (US) or /hɜːt/ (UK). Tip: Practice distinguishing the vowel sounds; "heart" has an "ah" sound.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "heart" as /hərt/. The stress should be on the first syllable. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "h" and "ar" for clarity.