How to Pronounce Short-timer

To pronounce "short-timer", say SHORTT-im-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

SHORTT-im-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “short-timer”

"short-timer" has 3 syllables: shortt-im-er.

What does short-timer mean?

noun

  1. A soldier during the Vietnam war who had less than two months to serve.
  2. A person who would not be required to do a difficult or dangerous task.

Related words

short-termershortliversmalltimershortertwinkshortchangersmall-timer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "short-timer"?▾

"Short-timer" has 3 syllables: shortt · im · er.

What does "short-timer" mean?▾

Short-timer: A soldier during the Vietnam war who had less than two months to serve.

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