How to pronounce shotty
Say it like SHOT-ee. Shotty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOT).
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- SHOT
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shotty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of shotty
- 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: SHOT-ee.
What does shotty mean?
- A gauzeless pipe for smoking cannabis, more like a Vietnamese Duc Lau than a bong.
- A shotgun.
- Buckshot.
- Small, inflamed; the name refers to the resemblance of shotty lymph nodes to buckshot pellets.
- to claim or reserve something as yours
Where does shotty come from?
Clipping of shotgun.
Words that rhyme with shotty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shotty.
Questions about saying shotty
How do you pronounce shotty?
Say SHOT-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɑti/. In British English it is /ˈʃɒti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shotty?
Shotty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOT). Broken into parts: SHOT · ee.
Is shotty 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 /ˈʃɒti/ (SHOT-ee).