How to Pronounce "greenhorns"
word
ˈɡrinˌhɔɹnz
GREEN-hornz
ɡɹˈiːnhɔːnz
green-HAWNZ
Definition
People who are new to a job, activity, or experience and lack knowledge or skill; beginners or newcomers.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡrinˌhɔɹnz
British English
ɡɹˈiːnhɔːnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GREEN-hornz
UK
green-HAWNZ
Listen in Context
"Don't worry, all the greenhorns make mistakes at first," she said kindly.
The company hired five greenhorns last month.
The greenhorns need extra training.
All the greenhorns were nervous on their first day.