How to pronounce buckshot
Say it like BUHK-shot. Buckshot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce buckshot. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BUHK
- shot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buckshot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shotGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of buckshot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BUHK-shot.
What does buckshot mean?
- Lead shot used in shotgun cartridges, made of larger pellets than birdshot and suitable for hunting larger game.
Where does buckshot come from?
From buck + shot.
Questions about saying buckshot
How do you pronounce buckshot?
Say BUHK-shot. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌkˌʃɑt/. In British English it is /ˈbʌkˌʃɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buckshot?
Buckshot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK). Broken into parts: BUHK · shot.
Is buckshot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbʌkˌʃɒt/ (BUHK-shot).