How to pronounce shortcuts
Say it like SHORT-kuhts. Shortcuts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT).
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- SHORT
- kuhts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shortcuts 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.
- kuhtsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of shortcuts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAWT-kuhts.
What does shortcuts mean?
- plural of shortcut How to pronounce shortcut
- third-person singular simple present indicative of shortcut How to pronounce shortcut
Questions about saying shortcuts
How do you pronounce shortcuts?
Say SHORT-kuhts. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɔrtˌkʌts/. In British English it is /ˈʃɔːtˌkʌts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shortcuts?
Shortcuts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT). Broken into parts: SHORT · kuhts.
Is shortcuts 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 /ˈʃɔːtˌkʌts/ (SHAWT-kuhts).