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UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈhɑː^rtstrɪŋz/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈhɑrtˌstrɪŋz/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(härt′stringz′)

heart•strings /ˈhɑrtˌstrɪŋz/USA pronunciation n. [plural]

the deepest feelings:a sad song that tugs at one's heartstrings.

heart•strings (härt′stringz′),USA pronunciation n.pl.

the deepest feelings;
the strongest affections:to tug at one's heartstrings.

heart + strings 1475–85

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heartstrings /ˈhɑːtˌstrɪŋz/ pl n

often facetious deep emotions or feelings

Etymology: 15th Century: originally referring to the tendons supposed to support the heart

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