How to Pronounce Shot

To pronounce "shot", say SHOT — one syllable, IPA /ʃɒt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ʃɒt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shot”

"shot" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with fraught and distraught, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: shott, schaadt, schott, szot — easy to mix up when writing.

What does shot mean?

verb

  1. To launch a projectile.
  2. To move or act quickly or suddenly.

noun

  1. The result of launching a projectile or bullet.

    “The shot was wide off the mark.”

  2. The act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal.

    “They took the lead on a last-minute shot.”

verb

  1. To load (a gun) with shot.

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Words that rhyme with shot

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fraughtdistraughttautonslaughthottrotknotoverwroughtthoughtblotnoughtspot

Related words

crackslamjibestrokechangeablecolorfulcolourfulsnapshot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shot"?▾

"Shot" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "shot"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shot" is /ʃɒt/.

What does "shot" mean?▾

Shot: To launch a projectile.

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