heartbreak Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈhɑːt.bɹeɪk/
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Heartbreak as a Noun
1
Overwhelming mental anguish or grief, especially that caused by loss or disappointment.
Word Forms & Grammar
heartbreak (countable and uncountable, plural heartbreaks)
Words That Rhyme With Heartbreak
Origin of Heartbreak
From heart + break. Compare heartache § Etymology.
Heartbreak in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhɑːt.bɹeɪk/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | Overwhelming mental anguish or grief, especially that caused by loss or disappointment |
| Plural | heartbreaks |
Pronouncing Heartbreak
The standard pronunciation of heartbreak is /ˈhɑːt.bɹeɪk/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (hɑːt).