How to Pronounce "shortening"
word
ˈʃɔɹtənɪŋ/, /ˈʃɔɹtnɪŋ
SHOR-tuh-ning
ʃˈɔːtənɪŋ
SHAW-tuh-ning
Definition
A type of solid fat, usually made from vegetable oils, used in baking to make pastries and cakes soft and crumbly. It can also refer to the act of making something shorter.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɔɹtənɪŋ/, /ˈʃɔɹtnɪŋ
British English
ʃˈɔːtənɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOR-tuh-ning
UK
SHAW-tuh-ning
Listen in Context
Add two tablespoons of shortening to the dough.
Shortening helps make cookies crispier.
Some cakes use butter, others use shortening.
For the flakiest pie crust, use shortening instead of butter.