How to Pronounce "shots fired"
expression
ˈʃɑts/ /ˈfaɪɝd
SHAHTS FY-erd
ʃˈɒts/ /fˈaɪəd
SHOTS FY-uhd
Definition
Literally, it means bullets have been fired. Informally, especially online, it is used when someone makes a bold or harsh comment, often as a witty insult.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɑts/ /ˈfaɪɝd
British English
ʃˈɒts/ /fˈaɪəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAHTS FY-erd
UK
SHOTS FY-uhd
Listen in Context
After the loud noise, we knew shots fired nearby.
Someone made a rude comment in class, and I heard someone say 'shots fired.'
In the movie, as soon as the villain entered, there were shots fired.
Wow, Mark just called Lisa out in front of everyone—shots fired!