word
Heartburn
HAH-rtburn
/ˈhɑːˌrtbɜːrn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
heartburn
Dictionary meaning
A painful burning sensation in the chest caused by backflow from the stomach irritating the esophagus.
Examples
- My heartburn prevented me from playing soccer today.
Synonyms: pyrosis
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