How do you pronounce "longshot"?

In American English: /ˈlɔŋˌʃɑːt/ (LAWNG-shaht). In British English: /lˈɒŋʃɒt/ (L-ongsh). In Canadian English: /ˈlɔŋˌʃɑːt/ (LAWNG-shaht). In Australian English: /lˈɒŋʃɒt/ (L-ongsh).

Is "longshot" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɔŋˌʃɑːt/ (LAWNG-shaht), while in British English it's /lˈɒŋʃɒt/ (L-ongsh).

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longshot

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/ˈlɔŋˌʃɑːt/

LAWNG-shaht

Syllable Breakdown

lɔŋlong·ʃɑːtshot

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