How to pronounce platskart
Say it like PLAT-skart. Platskart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAT).
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- PLAT
- skart
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Platskart pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- skartKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of platskart
- 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: PLAT-skaht.
What does platskart mean?
- A type of open-plan sleeper/couchette passenger train carriage found in countries of the former Eastern Bloc.
Questions about saying platskart
How do you pronounce platskart?
Say PLAT-skart. The American pronunciation is /ˈplætskɑrt/. In British English it is /ˈplætskɑːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in platskart?
Platskart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAT). Broken into parts: PLAT · skart.
Is platskart 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 /ˈplætskɑːt/ (PLAT-skaht).