How to pronounce motorcar
Say it like MOH-ter-kar. Motorcar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- ter
- kar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motorcar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- karGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of motorcar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MOH-tuh-kah.
What does motorcar mean?
- An enclosed passenger motor vehicle: a car (automobile).
- A self-propelled railway vehicle.
Where does motorcar come from?
From motor + car.
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Questions about saying motorcar
How do you pronounce motorcar?
Say MOH-ter-kar. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊtɚˌkɑr/. In British English it is /ˈməʊtəˌkɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motorcar?
Motorcar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · ter · kar.
Is motorcar 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 /ˈməʊtəˌkɑː/ (MOH-tuh-kah).