How to pronounce amtrak
Say it like AM-trak. Amtrak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce amtrak. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AM
- trak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amtrak 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.
- trakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of amtrak
American and British speakers say amtrak in essentially the same way: /ˈæmtræk/ in the US and /ˈæmtræk/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-trak.
What does amtrak mean?
- Alternative form of amtrac (“amphibious vehicle”).
Questions about saying amtrak
How do you pronounce amtrak?
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 amtrak?
Amtrak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · trak.
Do Americans and Brits say amtrak 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.