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How to pronounce amtrac

Say it like AM-trak. Amtrac has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).

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US American/ˈæmtræk/AM-trak
UK British/ˈæmtræk/AM-trak
  • AM
  • trak
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Amtrac pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. trakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.

American vs British pronunciation of amtrac

American and British speakers say amtrac in essentially the same way: /ˈæmtræk/ in the US and /ˈæmtræk/ in the UK.

British respelling: AM-trak.

What does amtrac mean?

noun
  1. An amphibious vehicle of a class introduced in World War II.

Where does amtrac come from?

Blend of amphibious + tractor.

Similar and opposite words

Similar meaning

Questions about saying amtrac

How do you pronounce amtrac?

Say AM-trak. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmtræk/. In British English it is /ˈæmtræk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in amtrac?

Amtrac has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · trak.

Do Americans and Brits say amtrac the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæmtræk/ and the British form is /ˈæmtræk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).