To pronounce "thorny", say THORNY — one syllable, IPA /ˈθɔːni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈθɔːni/
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"thorny" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with horny and corny, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Thorny" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "thorny" is /ˈθɔːni/.
Thorny: Having thorns or spines
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