How to Pronounce "short out"
expression
ˈʃɔɹt/ /ˈaʊt
SHORT-owt
ʃˈɔːt/ /ˈaʊt
SHAWT-owt
Definition
To have an electrical problem where the current flows along an unintended path, usually causing a device to stop working or a circuit to fail.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɔɹt/ /ˈaʊt
British English
ʃˈɔːt/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHORT-owt
UK
SHAWT-owt
Listen in Context
If too much water gets inside, your phone could short out.
Be careful, or the wires might short out.
The computer shorted out during the storm.
My headphones shorted out after I got caught in the rain.