How to Pronounce Sharpshooter

To pronounce "sharpshooter", say SHARPSH-oot-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SHARPSH-oot-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “sharpshooter”

"sharpshooter" has 3 syllables: sharpsh-oot-er. It rhymes with pewter and suitor, if that helps it stick.

What does sharpshooter mean?

noun

A person trained to shoot precisely with a rifle; a marksman.

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Words that rhyme with sharpshooter

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pewter suitor neuter shooter tooter cooter computer looter rooter prosecutor scooter polluter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sharpshooter"?▾

"Sharpshooter" has 3 syllables: sharpsh · oot · er.

What does "sharpshooter" mean?▾

Sharpshooter: A person trained to shoot precisely with a rifle; a marksman.

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