How to pronounce shortcrust
Say it like SHORT-krust. Shortcrust has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT).
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- SHORT
- krust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shortcrust 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.
- krustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shortcrust
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAWT-krust.
What does shortcrust mean?
- Describing a form of pastry that is relatively hard and brittle.“shortcrust dumplings”
Where does shortcrust come from?
From short + crust.
Questions about saying shortcrust
How do you pronounce shortcrust?
Say SHORT-krust. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɔrtkrəst/. In British English it is /ˈʃɔːtkrəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shortcrust?
Shortcrust has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT). Broken into parts: SHORT · krust.
Is shortcrust 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 /ˈʃɔːtkrəst/ (SHAWT-krust).