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heart's desire

/ˈhɑɹts dɪˈzaɪə(ɹ)/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.23 in modern English

Syllables
Heart's De-sire
IPA
/ˈhɑɹts dɪˈzaɪə(ɹ)/
16
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Something that a person strongly desires.

Literary

name

A town in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Example Sentences

Etymology

The name of the town was likely inspired by nearby Heart's Content.

Usage

Phrases

to one's heart's content

Frequently Paired Words

to one's heart's content

Rhymes With

fire higher entire prior require desire empire wire hire acquire retire buyer

Questions

How do you pronounce heart's desire?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhɑɹts dɪˈzaɪə(ɹ)/.
What does heart's desire mean?
Something that a person strongly desires.
Where does heart's desire come from?
The name of the town was likely inspired by nearby Heart's Content.

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