How to pronounce thorn
American English pronunciation
THORN
- IPA
- /ˈθɔɹn/
- Syllables
- THORN (1 syllable)
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What thorn means
A sharp point that grows on a plant's stem
In a sentence: Be careful, because the rose has a sharp thorn on its stem.
Where it comes from: It comes from the Old English word thorn. Words for thorn in several related old languages sound much alike.
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