heartburn meaning

UK US /ˈhɑrtbɝn/ 2 syllables

heartburn (noun): a painful burning sensation in the chest caused by gastroesophageal reflux (backflow from the stomach irritating the esophagus); symptomatic of an ulcer or a diaphragmatic hernia or other disorder.

Definition of heartburn

  1. a painful burning sensation in the chest caused by gastroesophageal reflux (backflow from the stomach irritating the esophagus); symptomatic of an ulcer or a diaphragmatic hernia or other disorder

    Synonyms: pyrosis

    Type of: symptom

How to pronounce heartburn

heartburn is pronounced /ˈhɑrtbɝn/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HE · words ending in RN · 9-letter words

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