How to pronounce shorter
Say it like SHOR-ter. Shorter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOR).
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- SHOR
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shorter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shorter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAW-tuh.
What does shorter mean?
- comparative form of short: more short. How to pronounce short“There are two routes to get there. We're in a rush so we'll take the shorter one.”
- A short, a short seller: one who engages in short selling.
Words that rhyme with shorter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shorter.
Questions about saying shorter
How do you pronounce shorter?
Say SHOR-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɔrtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɔːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shorter?
Shorter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOR). Broken into parts: SHOR · ter.
Is shorter 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 /ˈʃɔːtə/ (SHAW-tuh).