How to Pronounce "gunshots"
word
/ˈɡənˌʃɑts/
GUHN-shahts
/ɡˈʌnʃɒts/
GUHN-shots
Definition
The loud sounds made when a gun is fired. It can also mean bullets that have been fired.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡənˌʃɑts/
British English
/ɡˈʌnʃɒts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GUHN-shahts
UK
GUHN-shots
Listen in Context
We heard gunshots in the distance.
The police came when they heard gunshots.
Suddenly, there were three loud gunshots.
Everyone ducked when the gunshots rang out.