To pronounce "short-staffed", say SHORTST-aff-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SHORTST-aff-ed
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"short-staffed" has 3 syllables: shortst-aff-ed.
adjective
"Short-staffed" has 3 syllables: shortst · aff · ed.
Short-staffed: Not having sufficient members of staff
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