How to pronounce gangsteress
Say it like gang-stuh-RES. Gangsteress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES).
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- gang
- stuh
- RES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gangsteress pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gangGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of gangsteress
American and British speakers say gangsteress in essentially the same way: /ˌɡæŋstəˈrɛs/ in the US and /ˌɡæŋstəˈrɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: gang-stuh-RES.
What does gangsteress mean?
- A female gangster.
Where does gangsteress come from?
From gangster + -ess.
Words that rhyme with gangsteress
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gangsteress.
Questions about saying gangsteress
How do you pronounce gangsteress?
Say gang-stuh-RES. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡæŋstəˈrɛs/. In British English it is /ˌɡæŋstəˈrɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gangsteress?
Gangsteress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES). Broken into parts: gang · stuh · RES.
Do Americans and Brits say gangsteress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɡæŋstəˈrɛs/ and the British form is /ˌɡæŋstəˈrɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.