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gunshot

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "gunshot" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

gunshot

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

gunshot is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, gunshot is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofgunshot

1noun
  • The act of discharging a firearm.
  • The sound made by a discharging firearm.
  • The distance to which shot can be thrown from a gun; the reach or range of a gun.
  • A bullet, projectile, or other shot fired from a gun.
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