Shorten has 2 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wouldn't you hate a man very much who could and would shorten your life by some years through the evil arts? I judge those who voluntarily shorten their own lives as much worse and more criminal. | |
| 2. | High operating temperatures shorten lubricant life. | |
| 3. | Do not shorten the morning by getting up late. | |
| 4. | How can you shorten this cable? | |
| 5. | This way we can shorten the distance. | |
| 6. | I don't like to sew, but I shall have to shorten these trousers. | |
| 7. | Don't smoke. Smoking can shorten your penis. | |
| 8. | The people tend to shorten their words as they speak and some of these sound more like contractions rather than separate words. | |
| 9. | Telomeres shorten as we age. | |
| 10. | Shorten your text. |