How to Pronounce "hawthorn"
word
ˈhɔˌθɔɹn
HAW-thorn
hˈɔːθɔːn
HAW-thawn
Definition
A hawthorn is a small tree or shrub with sharp thorns and small white or pink flowers, often producing red or orange fruit, commonly found in hedges and woodlands.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɔˌθɔɹn
British English
hˈɔːθɔːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAW-thorn
UK
HAW-thawn
Listen in Context
The hawthorn has sharp thorns on its branches.
Many birds build nests in the hawthorn tree.
The fruit of the hawthorn is small and red.
Some people use hawthorn berries to make herbal tea.