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How to say: shorten

Spelling: Shorten Syllables  shorten
US accent
/ʃˈɔːɹʔn̩/
UK accent
/ʃˈɔːtən/
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Definition

Definition — make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration

e.g. “He shortened his trip due to illness”

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