How to Pronounce "short"
word
/ˈʃɔɹt/
short
/ʃˈɔːt/
shawt
Definition
Describes something that has little height, length, or duration. It can refer to people (not tall), objects (not long), or time (not lasting long).
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃɔɹt/
British English
/ʃˈɔːt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
short
UK
shawt
Listen in Context
She is short for her age.
The movie was very short.
He wore short pants in summer.
Sorry for the short notice, but can you come tonight?