How to pronounce pushcart
Say it like PUUSH-kart. Pushcart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUSH).
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- PUUSH
- kart
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pushcart pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUUSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- kartGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of pushcart
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUUSH-kaht.
What does pushcart mean?
- A small cart, normally with two or four wheels, that can be pushed by hand.
Where does pushcart come from?
From push + cart.
Questions about saying pushcart
How do you pronounce pushcart?
Say PUUSH-kart. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊʃˌkɑrt/. In British English it is /ˈpʊʃˌkɑːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pushcart?
Pushcart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUSH). Broken into parts: PUUSH · kart.
Is pushcart 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 /ˈpʊʃˌkɑːt/ (PUUSH-kaht).