How to Pronounce Shots

To pronounce "shots", say SHOTS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “shots”

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

Sounds exactly like: shatz, shotts — easy to mix up when writing.

What does shots mean?

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.

noun

  1. A charge to be paid, a scot or shout.

    “Drink up. It's his shot.”

Words that rhyme with shots

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ersatzthoughtstrotslotsdotsplotzlatshotsaughtsspotsknotsblots

Related words

crackslamjibestrokechangeablecolorfulcolourfulsnapshot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shots"?▾

"Shots" has one syllable.

What does "shots" mean?▾

Shots: The result of launching a projectile or bullet.

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