How to Pronounce "for short"
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈʃɔɹt
fer-SHORT
fˈɔː/ /ʃˈɔːt
faw-SHAWT
Definition
Used after a long name or phrase to introduce a shorter nickname or abbreviation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈʃɔɹt
British English
fˈɔː/ /ʃˈɔːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fer-SHORT
UK
faw-SHAWT
Listen in Context
My name is Alexander, but people call me Alex for short.
The United States of America, or USA for short, is a large country.
My sister’s real name is Katherine, but we call her Kat for short.
It's officially the European Union, but everyone says EU for short.