How Many Syllables Are in Shortstop

The word Shortstop has three syllables: short-stop.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Shortstop

Shortstop is a position in baseball played between second and third base.

How should Shortstop divide into syllables

The word 'shortstop' has two syllables. The first syllable 'short' has a vowel sound 'o' and the second syllable 'stop' has a vowel sound 'o'. There are 3 consonants in the first syllable and 4 consonants in the second syllable.

Part of Speech - Shortstop

Sentences with Shortstop

• The shortstop caught the ball and threw it to first base.
• The shortstop made an amazing diving catch.
• The shortstop fielded the ground ball and made the throw to first.
• The shortstop is an important defensive player on the baseball team.
• The shortstop practices his fielding skills every day.

Quotes with Shortstop

• There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. - Al Gallagher
• The shortstop has to be the most important guy on the infield. - Ozzie Smith
• I've always loved the game and now the chance to play in the big leagues - it's like a dream come true. - Derek Jeter

Number of characters in Shortstop

9 ( s, h, o, r, t, s, t, o, p )

Unique letters in Shortstop

6 ( s, h, o, r, t, p )

Shortstop Backwards

potstrohs

How to Pronounce Shortstop

IPA (International): ˈʃɔ:ˌrtstɑ:p

ARA (American): ˈʃɔˌrtstɑp

EPA (English): ˈʃɔ:ˌrtstɑ:p

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