shortness

The # of syllables in shortness can be found in the Syllable Dictionary at HowManySyllables.com/syllables/shortness .

How many syllables in shortness?

2 syllables

Divide shortness into syllables: short-ness
Stressed syllable in shortness: short-ness
How to say shortness:

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