Como Pronunciar "short of"

expression

SHORT-uhv

SHAWT-ov

Definição

Used to say that you do not have enough of something, or to mean 'almost but not quite'. It often shows you are lacking a small amount or just missing a goal.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈʃɔɹt/ /ˈəv

Inglês Britânico

ʃˈɔːt/ /ˈɒv

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

SHORT-uhv

SHAWT-ov

Ouça em Contexto

We are short of bread. Can you buy some?

I'm short of time today.

He stopped playing because he was short of breath.

We're a bit short of cash until payday.