How to pronounce boxcar
Say it like BAHK-skar. Boxcar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAHK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce boxcar. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BAHK
- skar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boxcar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- skarGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of boxcar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOK-skah.
What does boxcar mean?
- An enclosed railway goods wagon, typically with a sliding door.
- To reduce to a boxcar function.
- Extremely large.
Where does boxcar come from?
From box + car.
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Questions about saying boxcar
How do you pronounce boxcar?
Say BAHK-skar. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑkˌskɑr/. In British English it is /ˈbɒkˌskɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boxcar?
Boxcar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAHK). Broken into parts: BAHK · skar.
Is boxcar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɒkˌskɑː/ (BOK-skah).