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