How to pronounce thorniest
Say it like THOR-nee-ust. Thorniest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THOR).
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- THOR
- nee
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thorniest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thorniest
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THAW-nee-ust.
What does thorniest mean?
- superlative form of thorny: most thorny How to pronounce thorny
Questions about saying thorniest
How do you pronounce thorniest?
Say THOR-nee-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɔrniəst/. In British English it is /ˈθɔːniəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thorniest?
Thorniest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THOR). Broken into parts: THOR · nee · ust.
Is thorniest 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 /ˈθɔːniəst/ (THAW-nee-ust).