How to pronounce shorts
Say it like SHORTS. Shorts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHORTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shorts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHORTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of shorts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAWTS.
What does shorts mean?
- (used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
- underpants worn by men
Where does shorts come from?
From short + -s.
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Words that rhyme with shorts
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Questions about saying shorts
How do you pronounce shorts?
Say SHORTS. The American pronunciation is /ʃɔrts/. In British English it is /ʃɔːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shorts?
Shorts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHORTS.
Is shorts 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 /ʃɔːts/ (SHAWTS).