How to Pronounce Short

To pronounce "short", say SHORT — one syllable, IPA /ʃoːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ʃoːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “short”

"short" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with snort and support, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: shortt — easy to mix up when writing.

What does short mean?

noun

  1. A short circuit.
  2. A short film.

verb

  1. To cause a short circuit in (something).
  2. Of an electrical circuit, to short circuit.

adjective

  1. Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
  2. (of a person) Of comparatively small height.

Synonyms

abbreviationshort formlownarrowshallowslimbriefconcise

Antonyms

longbroaddeephigh

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Words that rhyme with short

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snortsupportthwartcourtdistortretortreportescortpurportexhortportresort

Related words

littlepint-sizepint-sizedruntytruncateddumpyscantsquat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "short"?▾

"Short" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "short"?▾

The IPA transcription of "short" is /ʃoːt/.

What does "short" mean?▾

Short: A short circuit.

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