How to pronounce shortchanging
Say it like short-CHAYN-jing. Shortchanging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAYN).
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- short
- CHAYN
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shortchanging 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.
- CHAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shortchanging
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: shawt-CHAYN-jing.
What does shortchanging mean?
- present participle and gerund of shortchange How to pronounce shortchange
Words that rhyme with shortchanging
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Questions about saying shortchanging
How do you pronounce shortchanging?
Say short-CHAYN-jing. The American pronunciation is /ˌʃɔrtˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌʃɔːtˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shortchanging?
Shortchanging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAYN). Broken into parts: short · CHAYN · jing.
Is shortchanging 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 /ˌʃɔːtˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/ (shawt-CHAYN-jing).