How Do You Spell SANGSTER?

Pronunciation: [sˈaŋstə] (IPA)

The word "sangster" is often misspelled as "songster." However, the correct spelling is "sangster," with an "a" rather than an "o" in the first syllable. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈsæŋstər/ , which shows that the first sound is a short "a" (as in "cat") followed by a nasal "ng" sound, and the second syllable is pronounced with a short "u" sound (as in "cup") and an unstressed "er" sound. So, next time you come across the word "sangster," make sure to spell it correctly!

Etymology of SANGSTER

The word "sangster" is believed to have originated from the Middle English term "sangstere", which itself derived from the Old English word "sangestre". In Old English, "sangestre" referred to a female singer or a woman who sang in church. The term "sangster" eventually emerged in Middle English and retained a similar meaning, referring to a female singer or someone who sings professionally. Over time, the term's usage expanded to include male singers as well.

Similar spelling word for SANGSTER

• songster.