How to pronounce shortgevity
Say it like short-JEV-ih-tee. Shortgevity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEV).
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- short
- JEV
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shortgevity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shortGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- JEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of shortgevity
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: shawt-JEV-ih-tee.
What does shortgevity mean?
- The state or condition of lasting for only a short period of time, in contrast to longevity.
Where does shortgevity come from?
Blend of short + longevity.
Words that rhyme with shortgevity
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Questions about saying shortgevity
How do you pronounce shortgevity?
Say short-JEV-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌʃɔrtˈdʒɛvɪti/. In British English it is /ˌʃɔːtˈdʒɛvɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shortgevity?
Shortgevity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEV). Broken into parts: short · JEV · ih · tee.
Is shortgevity 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 /ˌʃɔːtˈdʒɛvɪti/ (shawt-JEV-ih-tee).