How to Pronounce Shortcake

To pronounce "shortcake", say SHORTC-ak-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

SHORTC-ak-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “shortcake”

"shortcake" has 3 syllables: shortc-ak-e. It rhymes with break and opaque, if that helps it stick.

What does shortcake mean?

noun

  1. A sweet cake or biscuit (crumbly leavened bread) typically made with flour, sugar, salt, butter, milk or cream, and sometimes eggs, and leavened with baking powder or baking soda.
  2. A dessert made with such a cake, typically having layers of cream and fruit.

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Words that rhyme with shortcake

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breakopaqueforsakeacheslakeheartachetakemakeundertakeshakefakekeepsake

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shortcake"?▾

"Shortcake" has 3 syllables: shortc · ak · e.

What does "shortcake" mean?▾

Shortcake: A sweet cake or biscuit (crumbly leavened bread) typically made with flour, sugar, salt, butter, milk or cream, and sometimes eggs, and leavened with baking powder or baking soda.

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