To pronounce "shortness", say SHORTN-ess — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
shortness
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SHORTN-ess
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"shortness" has 2 syllables: shortn-ess. It rhymes with swartness and thwartness, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Shortness" has 2 syllables: shortn · ess.
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