How to Pronounce "shotguns"
word
ˈʃɑtˌɡənz
SHAHT-gunz
ʃˈɒtɡʌnz
SHOT-gunzz
Definition
Shotguns are long guns that fire a spread of small pellets instead of a single bullet, often used for hunting or sport shooting. The word is also used metaphorically for someone riding in the front passenger seat ('riding shotgun').
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɑtˌɡənz
British English
ʃˈɒtɡʌnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAHT-gunz
UK
SHOT-gunzz
Listen in Context
The police found two shotguns in the car.
Hunters use shotguns for birds and small animals.
The store sells different shotguns for sport shooting.
He collects old shotguns from the 19th century.