How to pronounce scattershot
Say it like SKAT-er-shaht. Scattershot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAT).
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- SKAT
- er
- shaht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scattershot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- shahtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of scattershot
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SKAT-uh-shot.
What does scattershot mean?
- Covering a broad range in a random and unsystematic way.
Where does scattershot come from?
From scatter + shot.
Questions about saying scattershot
How do you pronounce scattershot?
Say SKAT-er-shaht. The American pronunciation is /ˈskætɚˌʃɑt/. In British English it is /ˈskætəˌʃɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scattershot?
Scattershot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAT). Broken into parts: SKAT · er · shaht.
Is scattershot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈskætəˌʃɒt/ (SKAT-uh-shot).