How to Pronounce "gotta"
word
/ˈɡɑtə/
GAH-tuh
/ɡˈɒtɐ/
got-uh
Definition
Short form of 'got to,' used informally to mean 'have to' or 'must.' It expresses necessity or obligation in spoken English.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡɑtə/
British English
/ɡˈɒtɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GAH-tuh
UK
got-uh
Listen in Context
I gotta leave now to catch the bus.
You gotta try this cake, it’s delicious!
We gotta finish our homework before dinner.
Man, I gotta tell you what happened yesterday.