How to pronounce gangsters
Say it like GANG-sterz. Gangsters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GANG).
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US American/ˈɡæŋstɚz/GANG-sterz
UK British/ˈɡæŋstəz/GANG-stuz
- GANG
- sterz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gangsters 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.
- sterzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gangsters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GANG-stuz.
What does gangsters mean?
noun
- plural of gangster How to pronounce gangster
Questions about saying gangsters
How do you pronounce gangsters?
Say GANG-sterz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæŋstɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɡæŋstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gangsters?
Gangsters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GANG). Broken into parts: GANG · sterz.
Is gangsters 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 /ˈɡæŋstəz/ (GANG-stuz).