How to pronounce nanocar
Say it like NAN-oh-kar. Nanocar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAN).
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- NAN
- oh
- kar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nanocar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- karKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of nanocar
- 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.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NAN-oh-kah.
What does nanocar mean?
- A nanoscale car, especially one employing fullerenes as wheels
Where does nanocar come from?
From nano- + car.
Questions about saying nanocar
How do you pronounce nanocar?
Say NAN-oh-kar. The American pronunciation is /ˈnænoʊkɑr/. In British English it is /ˈnænəʊkɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nanocar?
Nanocar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAN). Broken into parts: NAN · oh · kar.
Is nanocar 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 /ˈnænəʊkɑː/ (NAN-oh-kah).