How to pronounce shortfetched
Say it like SHORT-fecht. Shortfetched has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT).
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- SHORT
- fecht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shortfetched 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.
- fechtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of shortfetched
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAWT-fecht.
What does shortfetched mean?
- Alternative form of short-fetched.
Where does shortfetched come from?
From short + fetched.
Questions about saying shortfetched
How do you pronounce shortfetched?
Say SHORT-fecht. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɔrtfɛtʃt/. In British English it is /ˈʃɔːtfɛtʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shortfetched?
Shortfetched has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT). Broken into parts: SHORT · fecht.
Is shortfetched 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 /ˈʃɔːtfɛtʃt/ (SHAWT-fecht).