How to Pronounce "in the short run"
expression
in thuh SHORT-run
in thuh SHAWT-run
Definition
Used to talk about something that will happen, be true, or matter only for a short period of time, not for the long-term future.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈʃɔɹt/ /ˈɹən
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ʃˈɔːt/ /ɹˈʌn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in thuh SHORT-run
UK
in thuh SHAWT-run
Listen in Context
In the short run, fixing the old car is cheaper.
The new rules will help in the short run, but not forever.
We need to save money in the short run for the trip.
It might look good in the short run, but it could cause problems later.