How to pronounce shortsighted
Say it like SHORT-sy-tid. Shortsighted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT).
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- SHORT
- sy
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shortsighted 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.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shortsighted
- 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-sy-tid.
What does shortsighted mean?
- Alternative spelling of short-sighted.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying shortsighted
How do you pronounce shortsighted?
Say SHORT-sy-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɔrtˌsaɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈʃɔːtˌsaɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shortsighted?
Shortsighted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT). Broken into parts: SHORT · sy · tid.
Is shortsighted 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 /ˈʃɔːtˌsaɪtɪd/ (SHAWT-sy-tid).