How to pronounce shortterm
Say it like SHORT-turm. Shortterm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT).
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- SHORT
- turm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shortterm 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.
- turmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of shortterm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAWT-turm.
What does shortterm mean?
- Uncommon form of short-term.
- Uncommon form of short-term.
Questions about saying shortterm
How do you pronounce shortterm?
Say SHORT-turm. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɔrtˌtɝm/. In British English it is /ˈʃɔːtˌtɜːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shortterm?
Shortterm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT). Broken into parts: SHORT · turm.
Is shortterm 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 /ˈʃɔːtˌtɜːm/ (SHAWT-turm).