How many syllables in "shotguns"?

"shotguns" has 2 lettergrepen (shot - guns).

How to divide "shotguns"?

"shotguns" divides into 2 parts: shot · guns.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"shotguns": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:shot·guns

Hoofdklemtoon

SHOT-guns(shot · guns)● ○

Stress in "shotguns" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʃɒt.ɡʌnz⁄

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IPAˈʃɒt.ɡʌnz

Lettergrepenshot·guns

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How many syllables in "shotguns"?: "shotguns" has 2 lettergrepen (shot - guns).
How to divide "shotguns"?: "shotguns" divides into 2 parts: shot · guns.
Where is the stress in "shotguns"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "shotguns"?: Say each syllable slowly (shot... guns) and listen on SayItVid.