How to Pronounce "thorny"
word
ˈθɔɹni
THOR-nee
θˈɔːni
THAW-nee
Definition
Covered with thorns or sharp points. Also used to describe a tricky or difficult situation or problem.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɔɹni
British English
θˈɔːni
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THOR-nee
UK
THAW-nee
Listen in Context
The rose bush is very thorny.
It is a thorny problem to solve.
She avoided the thorny branches.
Negotiating that contract turned out to be pretty thorny.