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How to pronounce “shortstop”
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Pronunciation guide for shortstop
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of shortstop with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The Plateau Effect
He is either the best or the worst shortstop ever depending
- Definition summary
- (baseball) The infield defensive player that stands between the second baseman and the third baseman.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce shortstop
The Plateau Effect

He is either the best or the worst shortstop ever depending
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “shortstop”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- (baseball) The infield defensive player that stands between the second baseman and the third baseman.
- (figuratively) A nimble defender.
- (gambling) A player who is short of money.
- [Verb]
- Alternative form of short-stop (to play shortstop).
- Alternative form of short-stop (to cause to stop short).
Practice Nearby Words
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Similar Sounds
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