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How to pronounce shotgun in American English
“shotgun” pronunciation by American speakers
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“shotgun” in real sentences — American speakers
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still holding the shotgun.
Dept of Justice
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And I do livestock showing and shotgun shooting.
The Obama White House
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So, shotgun barrel, sound suppressor, silencer, muffler, similar devices.
Census Bureau
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