To pronounce "shortly", say SHORTLY — one syllable, IPA /ʃɔːɹtli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ʃɔːɹtli/
IPA
"shortly" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with courtly and portly, if that helps it stick.
adverb
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"Shortly" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "shortly" is /ʃɔːɹtli/.
Shortly: In a short or brief time or manner; quickly.
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