How to pronounce potshot
Say it like POSH-ot. Potshot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POSH).
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- POSH
- ot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Potshot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- otGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of potshot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POSH-ot.
What does potshot mean?
- A shot taken at an easy or random target.“to take a potshot at”
- Criticism of an easy target; a cheap shot.
- To fire potshots.
- simple past and past participle of potshoot
Where does potshot come from?
From pot + shot. 1858, shot taken for the (cooking) pot, namely for food; see pothunter.
Words that rhyme with potshot
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of potshot.
Questions about saying potshot
How do you pronounce potshot?
Say POSH-ot. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑˌʃɑt/. In British English it is /ˈpɒˌʃɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in potshot?
Potshot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POSH). Broken into parts: POSH · ot.
Is potshot 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 /ˈpɒˌʃɒt/ (POSH-ot).