How to Pronounce "sharpshooter"
word
SHAHRP-shoo-ter
SHAHP-shoo-tuh
Definition
A sharpshooter is a person who is very skilled at shooting, especially someone who can hit targets accurately from a distance, such as in the military or sports. The term is often used for snipers or expert marksmen.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɑɹpˌʃutɝ/, /ˈʃɑɹpʃutɝ
British English
ʃˈɑːpʃuːtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAHRP-shoo-ter
UK
SHAHP-shoo-tuh
Listen in Context
The army trained him to be a sharpshooter.
She is a sharpshooter in the local shooting club.
A sharpshooter can hit very small targets from far away.
He became famous as a sharpshooter during his time in the police force.