How many syllables in “shotgun”?
syllables in "shotgun"
Word details
Syllables
2
shot · gun
Letters
7
s · h · o · t · g · u · n
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “shotgun”
The word “shotgun” contains 2 syllables, divided as shot · gun. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shotgun" have?
"shotgun" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "shotgun" into syllables?
"shotgun" is divided into syllables as: shot · gun.
What is the Scrabble score for "shotgun"?
The Scrabble score for "shotgun" is 11 points.
Using “shotgun” in writing
Two-syllable words like "shotgun" (shot · gun) 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, “shotgun” 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 “shotgun”
The letters in “shotgun” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: gunshot, hognuts, noughts.