short-handed
How many syllables in short-handed?
There are 3 syllables in the word short-handed.How to pronounce short-handed:
Synonyms for short-handed:
below strength
inadequate
short-staffed
undermanned
understaffed
unequal
Antonyms for short-handed:
abundant
adequate
ample
aplenty
appropriate
bounteous
bountiful
copious
enough
inexhaustible
plentiful
plenty
sufficient
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Syllable Fun Fact
The historical evolution of English has led to the silent 'e' and other silent letters, complicating syllable identification and pronunciation.
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