How to Pronounce Shortest

To pronounce "shortest", say SHORT-est — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃɔːtɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈʃɔːtɪst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shortest”

"shortest" has 2 syllables: short-est.

What does shortest mean?

adjective

  1. Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
  2. (of a person) Of comparatively small height.

Synonyms

abbreviationshort formlownarrowshallowslimbriefconcise

Antonyms

longbroaddeephigh

Related words

directbestclosestearliestfastestleastlowestminimum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shortest"?▾

"Shortest" has 2 syllables: short · est.

What is the IPA transcription of "shortest"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shortest" is /ˈʃɔːtɪst/.

What does "shortest" mean?▾

Shortest: Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.

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