To pronounce "short-list", say SHORTL-ist — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"short-list" has 2 syllables: shortl-ist. It rhymes with shortlist, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: shortlist — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Short-list" has 2 syllables: shortl · ist.
Short-list: A list of candidates selected from a longer list, and from which one or more successful candidates are in turn selected.
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