How do you pronounce "shotgun"?

In American English: /ˈʃɑːtˌgən/ (SHAHT-guhn). In British English: /ʃˈɒtɡʌn/ (SH-otg). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɑːtˌgən/ (SHAHT-guhn). In Australian English: /ʃˈɒtɡʌn/ (SH-otg).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɑːtˌgən/ (SHAHT-guhn), while in British English it's /ʃˈɒtɡʌn/ (SH-otg).

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shotgun

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/ˈʃɑːtˌgən/

SHAHT-guhn

Syllable Breakdown

ʃɑːtshot·gəngun

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