How to pronounce gangmaster
Say it like GANG-mas-ter. Gangmaster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GANG).
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- GANG
- mas
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gangmaster 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.
- masGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gangmaster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: GANG-mah-stuh.
What does gangmaster mean?
- A person who employs and directs large groups of (usually agricultural) manual laborers, especially those who are poorly paid and illegally employed.“Many who immigrate illegally fall victim to gangmasters, who exploit them for low pay under extreme conditions.”
Where does gangmaster come from?
From gang + master.
Questions about saying gangmaster
How do you pronounce gangmaster?
Say GANG-mas-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæŋˌmæstər/. In British English it is /ˈɡæŋˌmɑːstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gangmaster?
Gangmaster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GANG). Broken into parts: GANG · mas · ter.
Is gangmaster 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 /ˈɡæŋˌmɑːstə/ (GANG-mah-stuh).