How do you pronounce "shortcuts"?

In American English: /ˈʃɔrtˌkəts/ (SHAWRT-kuhts). In British English: /ʃˈɔːtkˌɐts/ (SH). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɔrtˌkəts/ (SHAWRT-kuhts). In Australian English: /ʃˈɔːtkʌts/ (SH-awtk).

Is "shortcuts" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɔrtˌkəts/ (SHAWRT-kuhts), while in British English it's /ʃˈɔːtkˌɐts/ (SH).

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shortcuts

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/ˈʃɔrtˌkəts/

SHAWRT-kuhts

Syllable Breakdown

ʃɔrtshort·kətscuts

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