How to pronounce shortcut
Say it like SHORT-kuht. Shortcut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT).
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- SHORT
- kuht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shortcut 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.
- kuhtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of shortcut
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAWT-kut.
What does shortcut mean?
- A path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths.
- A method to accomplish something that omits one or more steps.
- A file that points to the location of another file and serves as a quick way to access it.“There are shortcuts to some of my favorite applications on my desktop.”
- To take or use a shortcut
Where does shortcut come from?
From short + cut.
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Questions about saying shortcut
How do you pronounce shortcut?
Say SHORT-kuht. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɔrtˌkʌt/. In British English it is /ˈʃɔːtkʌt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shortcut?
Shortcut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT). Broken into parts: SHORT · kuht.
Is shortcut 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 /ˈʃɔːtkʌt/ (SHAWT-kut).