Pronunciation

How to pronounce “short

“short” is pronounced /ʃɔːɹt/ — 1 syllable.
The sound

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short

/ʃɔːɹt/

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'short' is one beat: /ʃɔːɹt/. Watch the /ɹ/ sound — Curl or bunch the tongue back WITHOUT touching anything; round the lips a little.
Meaning

the location on a baseball field where the shortstop is stationed

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