How to pronounce shorthair
Say it like SHORT-hair. Shorthair has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT).
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- SHORT
- hair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shorthair 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.
- hairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of shorthair
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAWT-hair.
What does shorthair mean?
- Any of several breeds of domestic cat with relatively short hair, a slender body and a large head.
Where does shorthair come from?
From short + hair.
Questions about saying shorthair
How do you pronounce shorthair?
Say SHORT-hair. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɔrtˌhɛr/. In British English it is /ˈʃɔːtˌhɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shorthair?
Shorthair has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT). Broken into parts: SHORT · hair.
Is shorthair 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 /ˈʃɔːtˌhɛə/ (SHAWT-hair).