How to Pronounce Scatter-gun

To pronounce "scatter-gun", say SCATT-erg-un — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

SCATT-erg-un

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💡 Tip for remembering “scatter-gun”

"scatter-gun" has 3 syllables: scatt-erg-un.

What does scatter-gun mean?

noun

  1. A gun which fires loads typically consisting of small metal balls, called shot, from a cartridge.

    “Meat was cooked up within hours after the hunter killed the deer with his shotgun.”

  2. The front passenger seat in a vehicle, next to the driver; so called because the position of the shotgun-armed guard on a horse-drawn stage-coach, wagon train, or gold transport was next to the driver on a forward-mounted bench seat.

    “I call shotgun! (I claim the right to sit in the passenger seat.)”

Synonyms

scattergundeath seat

Related words

scattergunsplattergunsplatter-gunsnakeshotshotgun

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scatter-gun"?▾

"Scatter-gun" has 3 syllables: scatt · erg · un.

What does "scatter-gun" mean?▾

Scatter-gun: A gun which fires loads typically consisting of small metal balls, called shot, from a cartridge.

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