hookthorn

Questions

What does hookthorn mean?

A prickly tree of southern Africa, Senegalia afra.

Where does hookthorn come from?

From hook + thorn.

How to pronounce hookthorn

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “hookthorn”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “hookthorn”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “hookthorn” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.