How to Pronounce "shorn"
word
ˈʃɔɹn
SHAWRN
ʃˈɔːn
SHAWN
Definition
'Shorn' is the past participle of 'shear.' It means to have had something (usually hair, wool, or something similar) cut off closely with sharp tools. It can describe animals or people who have just had their hair or wool cut.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɔɹn
British English
ʃˈɔːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAWRN
UK
SHAWN
Listen in Context
The sheep was shorn yesterday.
He sat shorn and quiet after his haircut.
The field was shorn of all its tall grass.
He looked so different, completely shorn for the summer.