How to Pronounce "shorten"
word
ˈʃɔɹtən
SHOR-tuhn
ʃˈɔːtən
SHAW-tuhn
Definition
To make something shorter in length, time, or amount. It can be used for physical things, time periods, or text.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɔɹtən
British English
ʃˈɔːtən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOR-tuhn
UK
SHAW-tuhn
Listen in Context
Can you shorten the skirt for me?
They will shorten the meeting to save time.
Please shorten the text to 100 words.
Daylight hours shorten in winter.