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