How to pronounce gangsta
Say it like GANG-stuh. Gangsta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GANG).
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- GANG
- stuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gangsta 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.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gangsta
American and British speakers say gangsta in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæŋstə/ in the US and /ˈɡæŋstə/ in the UK.
British respelling: GANG-stuh.
What does gangsta mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of gangster, representing African-American Vernacular English.
- Pronunciation spelling of gangster, representing African-American Vernacular English.
Questions about saying gangsta
How do you pronounce gangsta?
Say GANG-stuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæŋstə/. In British English it is /ˈɡæŋstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gangsta?
Gangsta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GANG). Broken into parts: GANG · stuh.
Do Americans and Brits say gangsta the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæŋstə/ and the British form is /ˈɡæŋstə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.