how to pronounce shortest

/ˈʃɔːɹtɪst/

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shortest is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of shortest in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… what is the shortest day of the year …”

meanings of shortest

adjective:

Superlative form of short: most short; Least in stature, length or height.

shortest frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word shortest occurs in english on average 2.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.