How to pronounce shirty
Say it like SHUR-tee. Shirty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUR).
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- SHUR
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shirty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of shirty
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SHUR-tee.
What does shirty mean?
- Ill-tempered or annoyed.
Where does shirty come from?
From shirt + -y, probably based on the phrase get one's shirt out.
Words that rhyme with shirty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shirty.
Questions about saying shirty
How do you pronounce shirty?
Say SHUR-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɝti/. In British English it is /ˈʃɜːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shirty?
Shirty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUR). Broken into parts: SHUR · tee.
Is shirty pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʃɜːti/ (SHUR-tee).