How to pronounce hawthorn
Say it like HAW-thorn. Hawthorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAW).
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- HAW
- thorn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hawthorn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- thornGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of hawthorn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAW-thawn.
What does hawthorn mean?
- Any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Crataegus having small, apple-like fruits and thorny branches
Where does hawthorn come from?
From Middle English hawthorn, from Old English hagaþorn, hæguþorn, from Proto-West Germanic *haguþorn; equivalent to haw (“hedge, enclosure”) + thorn.
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Questions about saying hawthorn
How do you pronounce hawthorn?
Say HAW-thorn. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔˌθɔrn/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːθɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hawthorn?
Hawthorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAW). Broken into parts: HAW · thorn.
Is hawthorn 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 /ˈhɔːθɔːn/ (HAW-thawn).