How to pronounce gangbusters
Say it like GANG-buhs-terz. Gangbusters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GANG).
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- GANG
- buhs
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gangbusters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gangbusters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GANG-buhs-tuz.
What does gangbusters mean?
- plural of gangbuster How to pronounce gangbuster
- Very successful or profitable.
- With great energy or speed; very well.“to go gangbusters”
Where does gangbusters come from?
The adjective and adverb are a shortening of the phrase like gangbusters.
Questions about saying gangbusters
How do you pronounce gangbusters?
Say GANG-buhs-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæŋˌbʌstɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɡæŋˌbʌstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gangbusters?
Gangbusters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GANG). Broken into parts: GANG · buhs · terz.
Is gangbusters 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 /ˈɡæŋˌbʌstəz/ (GANG-buhs-tuz).