How to Pronounce Gunshot

To pronounce "gunshot", say GUNSH-ot — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

GUNSH-ot

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💡 Tip for remembering “gunshot”

"gunshot" has 2 syllables: gunsh-ot. It rhymes with fraught and distraught, if that helps it stick.

What does gunshot mean?

noun

  1. The act of discharging a firearm.
  2. The sound made by a discharging firearm.

Words that rhyme with gunshot

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fraughtdistraughttautonslaughthottrotknotoverwroughtthoughtblotnoughtspot

Related words

gunfireshootingbulletpistolrevolverrifleguntyre

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gunshot"?▾

"Gunshot" has 2 syllables: gunsh · ot.

What does "gunshot" mean?▾

Gunshot: The act of discharging a firearm.

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