How to Pronounce "shortest"
word
/ˈʃɔɹtɪst/
SHOR-tist
/ʃˈɔːtəst/
SHAW-tist
Definition
The superlative form of 'short'; describes something or someone that has less length, height, or duration than anything or anyone else in the group.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃɔɹtɪst/
British English
/ʃˈɔːtəst/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOR-tist
UK
SHAW-tist
Listen in Context
He is the shortest boy in the class.
This is the shortest route to school.
Winter has the shortest days of the year.
That was the shortest meeting we've had all month!