To pronounce "shortage", say SHORT-ag-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
shortage
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SHORT-ag-e
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"shortage" has 3 syllables: short-ag-e. It rhymes with reportage and portage, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Shortage" has 3 syllables: short · ag · e.
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