How many syllables in “gunshot”?
syllables in "gunshot"
Word details
Syllables
2
gun · shot
Letters
7
g · u · n · s · h · o · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “gunshot”
The word “gunshot” contains 2 syllables, divided as gun · shot. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gunshot" have?
"gunshot" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "gunshot" into syllables?
"gunshot" is divided into syllables as: gun · shot.
What is the Scrabble score for "gunshot"?
The Scrabble score for "gunshot" is 11 points.
Using “gunshot” in writing
Two-syllable words like "gunshot" (gun · shot) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “gunshot” is worth 11 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “gunshot”
The letters in “gunshot” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: hognuts, noughts, shotgun.