How to Pronounce "short of"
expression
ˈʃɔɹt/ /ˈəv
SHORT-uhv
ʃˈɔːt/ /ˈɒv
SHAWT-ov
Definition
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɔɹt/ /ˈəv
British English
ʃˈɔːt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHORT-uhv
UK
SHAWT-ov
Listen in Context
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.