To pronounce "forshorten", say FORSH-ort-en — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
forshorten
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FORSH-ort-en
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"forshorten" has 3 syllables: forsh-ort-en.
"Forshorten" has 3 syllables: forsh · ort · en.
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