How to Pronounce "shortstop"
word
ˈʃɔɹtˌstɑp
SHORT-stop
ʃˈɔːtstɒp
SHAWT-stop
Definition
A shortstop is a player on a baseball team who plays between second and third base and is responsible for fielding balls hit to the left side of the infield.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɔɹtˌstɑp
British English
ʃˈɔːtstɒp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHORT-stop
UK
SHAWT-stop
Listen in Context
The shortstop caught the ball and threw it to first base.
He plays shortstop on the school baseball team.
The team's shortstop is very fast and skillful.
Our shortstop made an incredible diving catch last night.