How to Pronounce Short-winded

To pronounce "short-winded", say SHORTW-ind-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ʃɔːtˈwɪndɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

/ʃɔːtˈwɪndɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “short-winded”

"short-winded" has 3 syllables: shortw-ind-ed. It rhymes with rescinded and winded, if that helps it stick.

What does short-winded mean?

adjective

  1. Out of breath, gasping for air; breathing rapidly, or given to becoming short of breath.
  2. Hasty, breathless; rushed.

Words that rhyme with short-winded

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rescindedwindedlong-windedbroken-winded

Related words

pursybreathlesspantingwindedgaspingblownshortwindedshortbreathed

Frequently asked questions

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

"Short-winded" has 3 syllables: shortw · ind · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "short-winded"?▾

The IPA transcription of "short-winded" is /ʃɔːtˈwɪndɪd/.

What does "short-winded" mean?▾

Short-winded: Out of breath, gasping for air; breathing rapidly, or given to becoming short of breath.

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