To pronounce "short-acting", say SHORT-act-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
short-acting
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SHORT-act-ing
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"short-acting" has 3 syllables: short-act-ing.
"Short-acting" has 3 syllables: short · act · ing.
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