How to pronounce shortchange
Say it like short-CHAYNJ. Shortchange has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAYNJ).
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- short
- CHAYNJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shortchange pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shortKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- CHAYNJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of shortchange
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: shawt-CHAYNJ.
What does shortchange mean?
- To defraud (someone) by giving them less change than they should be given after a transaction.“I got shortchanged! I gave him $10 for a $5 item and he only gave me $1 back.”
- To deprive (someone or something) of something due; to treat unfairly; to cheat, deceive; to half-ass.“The elective class was easy, but in the end I was shortchanging myself by taking it.”
Where does shortchange come from?
From short + change.
Words that rhyme with shortchange
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Questions about saying shortchange
How do you pronounce shortchange?
Say short-CHAYNJ. The American pronunciation is /ʃɔrtˈtʃeɪndʒ/. In British English it is /ʃɔːtˈtʃeɪndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shortchange?
Shortchange has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAYNJ). Broken into parts: short · CHAYNJ.
Is shortchange 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 /ʃɔːtˈtʃeɪndʒ/ (shawt-CHAYNJ).