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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable shot
  • 4 letters
Syllables
shot has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/ʃɑt/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide shot into syllables?

shot divides as shot. shot has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in shot?

Shot has 1 syllable (shot).

Which syllable is stressed in shot?

The stressed syllable in shot is shot. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce shot?

/ʃɑt/ in American English.