How many syllables in “shotguns”?
syllables in "shotguns"
Word details
Syllables
2
shot · guns
Letters
8
s · h · o · t · g · u · n · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “shotguns”
The word “shotguns” contains 2 syllables, divided as shot · guns. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shotguns" have?
"shotguns" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "shotguns" into syllables?
"shotguns" is divided into syllables as: shot · guns.
What is the Scrabble score for "shotguns"?
The Scrabble score for "shotguns" is 12 points.
Using “shotguns” in writing
Two-syllable words like "shotguns" (shot · guns) 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, “shotguns” is worth 12 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 “shotguns”
The letters in “shotguns” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gunshots.