word
Hiraeth
HEER-ithe
/ˈhɪraɪθ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
hiraeth
Dictionary meaning
A deep longing for a home or time that may never have existed.
Examples
- A song full of Welsh hiraeth.
Pronunciation tips
- Welsh; roughly 'here-eyeth'.
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