Pronunciation
How to pronounce “short”
“short” is pronounced /ʃɔːɹt/ — 1 syllable.
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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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