How to Pronounce Shortcoming

To pronounce "shortcoming", say SHORTC-om-ing — 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

SHORTC-om-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “shortcoming”

"shortcoming" has 3 syllables: shortc-om-ing. It rhymes with forthcoming and coming, if that helps it stick.

What does shortcoming mean?

noun

  1. Deficiency

Words that rhyme with shortcoming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forthcomingcomingupcomingbecomingunbecominghumminggummingrimmingthrumminglimningdrummingincoming

Related words

defectinadequacydeficiencydeficientinsufficiencyinsufficientdeficitlack

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shortcoming"?▾

"Shortcoming" has 3 syllables: shortc · om · ing.

What does "shortcoming" mean?▾

Shortcoming: Deficiency

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