How to Pronounce "shortened"
word
ˈʃɔɹtənd
SHOR-tuhnd
ʃˈɔːtənd
SHAW-tuhnd
Definition
Made shorter in length, duration, or form. Often refers to reducing the amount of something or making a word or phrase briefer.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɔɹtənd
British English
ʃˈɔːtənd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOR-tuhnd
UK
SHAW-tuhnd
Listen in Context
The class was shortened because the teacher was sick.
She used a shortened form of her name on the form.
We made a shortened version of the story for kids.
Due to time, the meeting has been shortened to 30 minutes.