How to pronounce shortchanged
Say it like short-CHAYNJD. Shortchanged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAYNJD).
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- short
- CHAYNJD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shortchanged pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shortGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- CHAYNJDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of shortchanged
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: shawt-CHAYNJD.
What does shortchanged mean?
- simple past and past participle of shortchange How to pronounce shortchange
Words that rhyme with shortchanged
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Questions about saying shortchanged
How do you pronounce shortchanged?
Say short-CHAYNJD. The American pronunciation is /ˌʃɔrtˈtʃeɪndʒd/. In British English it is /ˌʃɔːtˈtʃeɪndʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shortchanged?
Shortchanged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAYNJD). Broken into parts: short · CHAYNJD.
Is shortchanged 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 /ˌʃɔːtˈtʃeɪndʒd/ (shawt-CHAYNJD).