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How to pronounce “thorny”
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Pronunciation guide for thorny
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of thorny with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Leadership Lessons From the Prime Minister of Canada
of you know, taking a clear position on a thorny issue
- Definition summary
- (literally) Having thorns or spines.
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How to pronounce thorny
Leadership Lessons From the Prime Minister of Canada

of you know, taking a clear position on a thorny issue
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “thorny”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- (literally) Having thorns or spines.
- (figuratively)
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