How to Pronounce "in short order"
expression
in SHORT OR-der
in shawt AW-duh
Definition
Very quickly or without delay; it means that something will be done soon and efficiently.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈʃɔɹt/ /ˈɔɹdɝ
British English
ˈɪn/ /ʃˈɔːt/ /ˈɔːdɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in SHORT OR-der
UK
in shawt AW-duh
Listen in Context
The waiter brought our food in short order.
He finished the report in short order.
The plumber fixed the leak in short order.
The team cleaned the stadium in short order after the game.