How to pronounce shorted
Say it like SHOR-tid. Shorted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOR).
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- SHOR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shorted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shorted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAW-tid.
What does shorted mean?
Words that rhyme with shorted
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Questions about saying shorted
How do you pronounce shorted?
Say SHOR-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɔrtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈʃɔːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shorted?
Shorted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOR). Broken into parts: SHOR · tid.
Is shorted 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 /ˈʃɔːtɪd/ (SHAW-tid).