How to pronounce shortens
Say it like SHOR-tunz. Shortens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOR).
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US American/ˈʃɔrtənz/SHOR-tunz
UK British/ˈʃɔːtənz/SHAW-tunz
- SHOR
- tunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shortens 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.
- tunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shortens
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAW-tunz.
What does shortens mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of shorten How to pronounce shorten
Questions about saying shortens
How do you pronounce shortens?
Say SHOR-tunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɔrtənz/. In British English it is /ˈʃɔːtənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shortens?
Shortens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOR). Broken into parts: SHOR · tunz.
Is shortens 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 /ˈʃɔːtənz/ (SHAW-tunz).