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gotta

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gotta /ˈgɑːtə/
gotta
/ˈgɑːtə/
Britannica Dictionary definition of GOTTA
used in writing to represent the sound of the phrase got to when it is spoken quickly
◊ The pronunciation represented by gotta is common in informal speech. The written form should be avoided except when you are trying to represent or record such speech.