How to pronounce shortener
Say it like SHOR-tuh-ner. Shortener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOR).
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- SHOR
- tuh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shortener 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shortener
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAW-tuh-nuh.
What does shortener mean?
- One who, or that which, shortens.
Where does shortener come from?
From shorten + -er.
Questions about saying shortener
How do you pronounce shortener?
Say SHOR-tuh-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɔrtənɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɔːtənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shortener?
Shortener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOR). Broken into parts: SHOR · tuh · ner.
Is shortener 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 /ˈʃɔːtənə/ (SHAW-tuh-nuh).