How to Pronounce "shorter"
word
/ˈʃɔɹtɝ/
SHOR-tur
/ʃˈɔːtɐ/
SHAW-tuh
Definition
Shorter is the comparative form of short. It means having less length, height, or time than something else.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃɔɹtɝ/
British English
/ʃˈɔːtɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOR-tur
UK
SHAW-tuh
Listen in Context
This rope is shorter than that one.
My brother is shorter than me.
We need a shorter movie for the class.
Can you make this email shorter? It’s too long.