How to Pronounce "a thorn in your flesh"
expression
uh THORN in yer FLESH
uh-THAWN in yaw FLESH
Definition
A person or thing that constantly annoys, troubles, or bothers you over time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈθɔɹn/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfɫɛʃ
British English
æɪ/ /θˈɔːn/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /flˈɛʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh THORN in yer FLESH
UK
uh-THAWN in yaw FLESH
Listen in Context
That noisy dog is a thorn in your flesh.
The old computer has become a thorn in your flesh.
His constant complaints are a thorn in your flesh.
Ever since they moved in next door, the neighbors have been a thorn in your flesh.