How to Pronounce "parting shot"
expression
ˈpɑɹtɪŋ/ /ˈʃɑt
PAR-ting SHOT
pˈɑːtɪŋ/ /ʃˈɒt
PAH-ting SHOT
Definition
A 'parting shot' is a final remark, often critical or sarcastic, made as someone is leaving or ending a conversation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑɹtɪŋ/ /ˈʃɑt
British English
pˈɑːtɪŋ/ /ʃˈɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAR-ting SHOT
UK
PAH-ting SHOT
Listen in Context
He made a parting shot before leaving the meeting.
Her parting shot hurt his feelings.
Tom could not resist a parting shot at his opponent.
As she walked out, her parting shot was, 'Good luck finding someone better.'