To pronounce "short-term", say SHORTT-erm — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SHORTT-erm
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"short-term" has 2 syllables: shortt-erm.
"Short-term" has 2 syllables: shortt · erm.
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