How to Pronounce Shortcut

To pronounce "shortcut", say SHORTC-ut — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃɔːtkʌt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈʃɔːtkʌt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shortcut”

"shortcut" has 2 syllables: shortc-ut. It rhymes with butt and strut, if that helps it stick.

What does shortcut mean?

noun

  1. A path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths.
  2. A method to accomplish something that omits one or more steps.

verb

  1. To take or use a shortcut

Words that rhyme with shortcut

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

buttstrutsmutglutrutrebutcutthatnutslutchestnutscuttlebutt

Related words

crosscutcutoffdrop-downtimesaverone-stopcontextshorthandhot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shortcut"?▾

"Shortcut" has 2 syllables: shortc · ut.

What is the IPA transcription of "shortcut"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shortcut" is /ˈʃɔːtkʌt/.

What does "shortcut" mean?▾

Shortcut: A path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths.

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