How to Pronounce Shortie

To pronounce "shortie", say SHORT-ie — 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-ie

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💡 Tip for remembering “shortie”

"shortie" has 2 syllables: short-ie. It rhymes with dorty and shorty, if that helps it stick.

What does shortie mean?

noun

  1. Something or someone that is shorter than normal.

    “That squirrel is a shortie.”

  2. A short-handed goal.

    “They got a shortie at the start of the third.”

adjective

  1. Shorter than normal, especially of clothing.

    “a shortie gown; a shortie jacket”

noun

  1. A short person.
  2. A term of endearment for a child, younger sibling, shorter person, etc.

Words that rhyme with shortie

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dortyshortysnortyfortysportywartyswartytorticonforticorti

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shortie"?▾

"Shortie" has 2 syllables: short · ie.

What does "shortie" mean?▾

Shortie: Something or someone that is shorter than normal.

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