How to Pronounce "come short of"
expression
KUHM SHORT-uhv
KUM SHAUT-ov
Definition
To not reach a required or expected amount, standard, or result; to fail to fully achieve something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈʃɔɹt/ /ˈəv
British English
kˈʌm/ /ʃˈɔːt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM SHORT-uhv
UK
KUM SHAUT-ov
Listen in Context
Our profits came short of the target this year.
The team's performance came short of expectations.
Their donations came short of what was needed.
Even with all our effort, we came short of winning the prize.