How to Pronounce "scattergun"
word
ˈskæɾɚˌɡʌn
SKA-duhr-gun
ˈskætəˌɡʌn
SKAT-uh-gun
Definition
A scattergun is a type of shotgun that shoots many small pellets at once, spreading them out over a wide area. The word is also used figuratively to describe an approach or effort that is broad and not targeted.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskæɾɚˌɡʌn
British English
ˈskætəˌɡʌn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKA-duhr-gun
UK
SKAT-uh-gun
Listen in Context
He used a scattergun to hunt birds.
A scattergun sprays pellets in all directions.
His scattergun approach made the project confusing.
The company took a scattergun approach to advertising, sending out ads everywhere.