How to pronounce carfax
Say it like KAR-faks. Carfax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- faks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carfax pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- faksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of carfax
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: KAH-faks.
What does carfax mean?
- A junction of four roads.
- The main intersection in a town.
Where does carfax come from?
From Middle English carfukes, an Anglicisation of Latin quadrifurcus (“four-pronged, four-forked”).
Questions about saying carfax
How do you pronounce carfax?
Say KAR-faks. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrfæks/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːfæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carfax?
Carfax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · faks.
Is carfax 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 /ˈkɑːfæks/ (KAH-faks).