shortcomings

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: short-com-ings (3)

English Definition

Faults or failures to meet a certain standard.

Example Sentence

Despite his shortcomings, he is a good man.

US IPA /ˈʃɔːrtˌkʌm.ɪŋz/
UK IPA /ˈʃɔːtˌkʌm.ɪŋz/