How to pronounce amtrack
Say it like AM-trak. Amtrack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- trak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amtrack pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- trakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of amtrack
American and British speakers say amtrack in essentially the same way: /ˈæmˌtræk/ in the US and /ˈæmˌtræk/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-trak.
What does amtrack mean?
- Alternative form of amtrac (“amphibious vehicle”).
Questions about saying amtrack
How do you pronounce amtrack?
Say AM-trak. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmˌtræk/. In British English it is /ˈæmˌtræk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amtrack?
Amtrack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · trak.
Do Americans and Brits say amtrack the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæmˌtræk/ and the British form is /ˈæmˌtræk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.