How to Pronounce "shorty"
word
/ˈʃɔɹti/
SHOR-tee
/ʃˈɔːti/
SHAW-tee
Definition
A shorty is a person who is shorter than average. It is an informal word, and in some contexts it can also be used as a casual nickname, especially in slang.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃɔɹti/
British English
/ʃˈɔːti/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOR-tee
UK
SHAW-tee
Listen in Context
My little brother is the shorty in our family.
The shorty in the blue jacket is my cousin.
They called him shorty at school because he was small.
Don't call her shorty unless you know she's okay with it.