How to Pronounce Shorted

To pronounce "shorted", say SHORT-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

SHORT-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “shorted”

"shorted" has 2 syllables: short-ed. It rhymes with retorted and contorted, if that helps it stick.

What does shorted mean?

verb

  1. To cause a short circuit in (something).
  2. Of an electrical circuit, to short circuit.

adjective

  1. Dressed in shorts.

Words that rhyme with shorted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

retortedcontortedpurportedthwartedassorteddistortedsupportedescortedcourtedextortedsnortedaborted

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shorted"?▾

"Shorted" has 2 syllables: short · ed.

What does "shorted" mean?▾

Shorted: To cause a short circuit in (something).

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