How to pronounce longshot
Say it like LAWNG-shot. Longshot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG).
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- LAWNG
- shot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longshot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- shotGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of longshot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LONG-shot.
What does longshot mean?
- Alternative spelling of long shot.
Where does longshot come from?
From long + shot.
Questions about saying longshot
How do you pronounce longshot?
Say LAWNG-shot. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔŋˌʃɑt/. In British English it is /ˈlɒŋˌʃɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longshot?
Longshot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: LAWNG · shot.
Is longshot 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 /ˈlɒŋˌʃɒt/ (LONG-shot).