How to Pronounce "tinhorn"
word
ˈtɪnˌhɔrn
TIN-hawrn
ˈtɪnhɔːn
TIN-hawn
Definition
A 'tinhorn' is a person who pretends to be important, powerful, or wealthy but actually is not; often used to describe someone who is showy without real ability.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɪnˌhɔrn
British English
ˈtɪnhɔːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TIN-hawrn
UK
TIN-hawn
Listen in Context
He acts like a tinhorn, but nobody takes him seriously.
She called the man a tinhorn after his big talk.
People saw him as just a tinhorn with fancy clothes.
Don’t be fooled by that tinhorn—he doesn’t really own anything here.