How to Pronounce "shorthanded"
word
ʃɔrtˈhændɪd
shawr-HAN-did
ʃˈɔːthændɪd
shawt-HAN-did
Definition
When there are not enough people to do a job or task, especially in a workplace or a team.
IPA Transcription
American English
ʃɔrtˈhændɪd
British English
ʃˈɔːthændɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
shawr-HAN-did
UK
shawt-HAN-did
Listen in Context
We are shorthanded today at the store.
Our team played shorthanded but still won.
He can't take a break because they are shorthanded.
Sorry for the wait, we're a bit shorthanded this evening.