How to pronounce blackthorn
Say it like BLAK-thorn. Blackthorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK).
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- BLAK
- thorn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blackthorn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thornGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of blackthorn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLAK-thawn.
What does blackthorn mean?
- A large shrub or small tree, Prunus spinosa, that is native to Europe, western Asia, and north Africa. It has a dark bark and bears thorns.
- A stick or staff taken from this tree.
Where does blackthorn come from?
Compound of black + thorn.
Questions about saying blackthorn
How do you pronounce blackthorn?
Say BLAK-thorn. The American pronunciation is /ˈblækˌθɔrn/. In British English it is /ˈblækˌθɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blackthorn?
Blackthorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK). Broken into parts: BLAK · thorn.
Is blackthorn pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈblækˌθɔːn/ (BLAK-thawn).