How to pronounce gangbuster
Say it like GANG-buhs-ter. Gangbuster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GANG).
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- GANG
- buhs
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gangbuster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- buhsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gangbuster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GANG-buhs-tuh.
What does gangbuster mean?
- A law enforcement officer who specializes in disrupting organized crime.
Where does gangbuster come from?
From gang + buster.
Questions about saying gangbuster
How do you pronounce gangbuster?
Say GANG-buhs-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæŋˌbʌstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡæŋˌbʌstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gangbuster?
Gangbuster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GANG). Broken into parts: GANG · buhs · ter.
Is gangbuster pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡæŋˌbʌstə/ (GANG-buhs-tuh).