How to pronounce shortcomings
Say it like SHORT-kuhm-ingz. Shortcomings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT).
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- SHORT
- kuhm
- ingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shortcomings 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.
- kuhmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shortcomings
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAWT-kuhm-ingz.
What does shortcomings mean?
- plural of shortcoming How to pronounce shortcoming
Questions about saying shortcomings
How do you pronounce shortcomings?
Say SHORT-kuhm-ingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɔrtˌkʌmɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈʃɔːtˌkʌmɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shortcomings?
Shortcomings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT). Broken into parts: SHORT · kuhm · ingz.
Is shortcomings 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 /ˈʃɔːtˌkʌmɪŋz/ (SHAWT-kuhm-ingz).