How to Pronounce "short for"
expression
ˈʃɔɹt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
SHORT-for
ʃˈɔːt/ /fˈɔː
SHAWT-for
Definition
Used to show that a name or word is an abbreviation or a shortened version of another, longer word or phrase.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɔɹt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
ʃˈɔːt/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHORT-for
UK
SHAWT-for
Listen in Context
'Liz' is short for 'Elizabeth'.
'TV' is short for 'television'.
She said 'Jen' is short for 'Jennifer'.
Is 'Bob' short for something, or is that your full name?