How to Pronounce "gangsta"
word
/ˈɡæŋstə/
GANG-stuh
/ɡˈæŋstɐ/
gang-STUH
Definition
A slang spelling of 'gangster,' often used in hip hop culture to describe someone who acts tough or wants to appear as part of a street gang.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡæŋstə/
British English
/ɡˈæŋstɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GANG-stuh
UK
gang-STUH
Listen in Context
He likes to dress and act like a gangsta.
The movie is about a famous gangsta from the 90s.
He calls himself a gangsta, but he is really just a musician.
You think you're a gangsta? Try living on my block for a week.