How to pronounce shortsightedness
Say it like SHORT-sy-tid-nis. Shortsightedness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT).
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- SHORT
- sy
- tid
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shortsightedness 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.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shortsightedness
- 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-nis.
What does shortsightedness mean?
- Alternative form of short-sightedness.
Where does shortsightedness come from?
From shortsighted + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying shortsightedness
How do you pronounce shortsightedness?
Say SHORT-sy-tid-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɔrtˌsaɪtɪdnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈʃɔːtˌsaɪtɪdnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shortsightedness?
Shortsightedness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT). Broken into parts: SHORT · sy · tid · nis.
Is shortsightedness 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 /ˈʃɔːtˌsaɪtɪdnɪs/ (SHAWT-sy-tid-nis).