How to pronounce thornbush
Say it like THORN-buush. Thornbush has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THORN).
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- THORN
- buush
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thornbush pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THORNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- buushGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of thornbush
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THAWN-buush.
What does thornbush mean?
- Any of many thorny or spiny shrubs and bushes.
Where does thornbush come from?
Compound of thorn + bush.
Questions about saying thornbush
How do you pronounce thornbush?
Say THORN-buush. The American pronunciation is /ˈθoʊrnˌbʊʃ/. In British English it is /ˈθɔːnˌbʊʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thornbush?
Thornbush has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THORN). Broken into parts: THORN · buush.
Is thornbush 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 /ˈθɔːnˌbʊʃ/ (THAWN-buush).