How to pronounce shorty
Say it like SHOR-tee. Shorty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOR).
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- SHOR
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shorty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of shorty
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAW-tee.
What does shorty mean?
- A term of endearment for a child, younger sibling, shorter person, etc.
- A child.
- An attractive young female, especially one who is sexually available.
- Shorter than normal, especially of clothing.
- Synonym of she or her, especially of a younger woman.
Where does shorty come from?
From short + -y.
Words that rhyme with shorty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shorty.
Questions about saying shorty
How do you pronounce shorty?
Say SHOR-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɔrti/. In British English it is /ˈʃɔːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shorty?
Shorty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOR). Broken into parts: SHOR · tee.
Is shorty 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 /ˈʃɔːti/ (SHAW-tee).