How to pronounce shortcake
Say it like SHORT-kayk. Shortcake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT).
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- SHORT
- kayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shortcake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kaykGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of shortcake
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAWT-kayk.
What does shortcake mean?
- A sweet cake or biscuit (crumbly leavened bread) typically made with flour, sugar, salt, butter, milk or cream, and sometimes eggs, and leavened with baking powder or baking soda.
- A dessert made with such a cake, typically having layers of cream and fruit.
- Synonym of shortbread
Where does shortcake come from?
From short + cake.
Questions about saying shortcake
How do you pronounce shortcake?
Say SHORT-kayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɔrtˌkeɪk/. In British English it is /ˈʃɔːtˌkeɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shortcake?
Shortcake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT). Broken into parts: SHORT · kayk.
Is shortcake 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 /ˈʃɔːtˌkeɪk/ (SHAWT-kayk).