How to Pronounce Shortchanges

To pronounce "shortchanges", say SHORTCH-ang-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

SHORTCH-ang-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “shortchanges

"shortchanges" has 3 syllables: shortch-ang-es.

What does shortchanges mean?

verb

  1. To defraud someone by giving them less change than they should be given after a transaction.

    I got shortchanged! …I gave him $10 for a $5 item and he only gave me $1 back.

  2. (by extension) To deprive someone of something for which they paid.

    The elective class was easy, but in the end I was shortchanging myself.

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How many syllables are in "shortchanges"?

"Shortchanges" has 3 syllables: shortch · ang · es.

What does "shortchanges" mean?

Shortchanges: To defraud someone by giving them less change than they should be given after a transaction.

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