How to pronounce sandthorn
Say it like SAND-thorn. Sandthorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAND).
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- SAND
- thorn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sandthorn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thornKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of sandthorn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAND-thawn.
What does sandthorn mean?
- A species of sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides), found from western Europe to northwestern China.
Where does sandthorn come from?
From sand + thorn.
Questions about saying sandthorn
How do you pronounce sandthorn?
Say SAND-thorn. The American pronunciation is /ˈsændθɔrn/. In British English it is /ˈsændθɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sandthorn?
Sandthorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAND). Broken into parts: SAND · thorn.
Is sandthorn 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 /ˈsændθɔːn/ (SAND-thawn).