How to Pronounce "shortchanged"
word
ˌʃɔɹtˈtʃeɪndʒd
short-CHAYNDJD
ʃˈɔːtʃeɪndʒd
SHAW-chayndjd
Definition
To give someone less money than they are owed, especially when giving change. It can also mean to treat someone unfairly by not giving them what they deserve.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌʃɔɹtˈtʃeɪndʒd
British English
ʃˈɔːtʃeɪndʒd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
short-CHAYNDJD
UK
SHAW-chayndjd
Listen in Context
The cashier shortchanged me by $2.
I felt shortchanged after the meal because the portions were so small.
If you don't check your change, you might get shortchanged.
I hate feeling shortchanged when I buy tickets online and get worse seats than I paid for.