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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

heart of glass

/ˌhɑɹt ə ˈɡlæs/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.72 in modern English

Syllables
heart of -glass
IPA
/ˌhɑɹt ə ˈɡlæs/
19
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A heart (or by extension, person) in a very fragile romantic state: one that is easily made broken-hearted.

Example Sentences

Etymology

By metaphor, from the notion that glass is fragile (easily broken).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌhɑɹt ə ˈɡlæs/
  • British English: /ˌhɑːt ə ˈɡlɑːs/

Inflected Forms

hearts of glass (plural)

Phrases

glass-hearted heart of gold heart of stone

Frequently Paired Words

heartbreak glass-hearted heart of gold heart of stone

Questions

How do you pronounce heart of glass?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌhɑɹt ə ˈɡlæs/.
What does heart of glass mean?
A heart (or by extension, person) in a very fragile romantic state: one that is easily made broken-hearted.
Where does heart of glass come from?
By metaphor, from the notion that glass is fragile (easily broken).

How to pronounce heart of glass

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