How to Pronounce "shortfall"
word
ˈʃɔɹtˌfɔɫ
SHORT-fawl
ʃˈɔːtfɔːl
SHAWT-fawl
Definition
A shortfall is when you do not have as much of something (especially money or resources) as you need or expected.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɔɹtˌfɔɫ
British English
ʃˈɔːtfɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHORT-fawl
UK
SHAWT-fawl
Listen in Context
We have a shortfall of $500 in our budget this month.
The school is facing a teacher shortfall this year.
There was a shortfall in rice production due to the drought.
Donations didn't cover the shortfall, so the project was delayed.