To pronounce "shorting", say SHORT-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"shorting" has 2 syllables: short-ing. It rhymes with thwarting and courting, if that helps it stick.
verb
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"Shorting" has 2 syllables: short · ing.
Shorting: To cause a short circuit in (something).
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