How to pronounce hawthorns
Say it like HAW-thornz. Hawthorns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAW).
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- HAW
- thornz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hawthorns 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.
- thornzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of hawthorns
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HOTH-awnz.
What does hawthorns mean?
- plural of hawthorn How to pronounce hawthorn
Questions about saying hawthorns
How do you pronounce hawthorns?
Say HAW-thornz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔˌθɔrnz/. In British English it is /ˈhɒˌθɔːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hawthorns?
Hawthorns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAW). Broken into parts: HAW · thornz.
Is hawthorns 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 /ˈhɒˌθɔːnz/ (HOTH-awnz).