How to pronounce shortfalls
Say it like SHORT-fawlz. Shortfalls has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT).
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- SHORT
- fawlz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shortfalls 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.
- fawlzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of shortfalls
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAWT-fawlz.
What does shortfalls mean?
- plural of shortfall How to pronounce shortfall
Questions about saying shortfalls
How do you pronounce shortfalls?
Say SHORT-fawlz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɔrtˌfɔlz/. In British English it is /ˈʃɔːtˌfɔːlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shortfalls?
Shortfalls has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT). Broken into parts: SHORT · fawlz.
Is shortfalls 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 /ˈʃɔːtˌfɔːlz/ (SHAWT-fawlz).