How to Pronounce Thorn

To pronounce "thorn", say THORN — one syllable, IPA /θɔːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/θɔːn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “thorn”

"thorn" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with forlorn and scorn, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: thorne — easy to mix up when writing.

What does thorn mean?

noun

  1. A sharp protective spine of a plant.
  2. Any shrub or small tree that bears thorns, especially a hawthorn.

    “the cockspur thorn”

verb

  1. To pierce with, or as if with, a thorn

Words that rhyme with thorn

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forlornscornadornhornswornunicornmournporntornwornshoehornlowborn

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thorn"?▾

"Thorn" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "thorn"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thorn" is /θɔːn/.

What does "thorn" mean?▾

Thorn: A sharp protective spine of a plant.

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