How to pronounce shortstop
Say it like SHORT-stop. Shortstop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT).
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- SHORT
- stop
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shortstop 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.
- stopGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of shortstop
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SHAWT-stop.
What does shortstop mean?
- The infield defensive player that stands between the second baseman and the third baseman.“The shortstop ranged deep into the hole to make the stop.”
- A nimble defender.“I'll play shortstop when we make our proposal.”
- A player who is short of money.
- Alternative form of short-stop (to play shortstop).
- Alternative form of short-stop (to cause to stop short).
Where does shortstop come from?
From short + stop.
Questions about saying shortstop
How do you pronounce shortstop?
Say SHORT-stop. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɔrtˌstɑp/. In British English it is /ˈʃɔːtˌstɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shortstop?
Shortstop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT). Broken into parts: SHORT · stop.
Is shortstop 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 /ˈʃɔːtˌstɒp/ (SHAWT-stop).