To pronounce "shortened", say SHORT-en-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SHORT-en-ed
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"shortened" has 3 syllables: short-en-ed.
"Shortened" has 3 syllables: short · en · ed.
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