How to pronounce shortcomer
Say it like SHORT-kuh-mer. Shortcomer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT).
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- SHORT
- kuh
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shortcomer 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 "o" in go.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shortcomer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAWT-kuh-muh.
What does shortcomer mean?
- One who falls short, failing to attain a goal or ideal.
Where does shortcomer come from?
From shortcom(ing) + -er.
Questions about saying shortcomer
How do you pronounce shortcomer?
Say SHORT-kuh-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊrtkəmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɔːtkəmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shortcomer?
Shortcomer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT). Broken into parts: SHORT · kuh · mer.
Is shortcomer 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 /ˈʃɔːtkəmə/ (SHAWT-kuh-muh).