How to pronounce racetrack
Say it like RAY-strak. Racetrack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- strak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Racetrack pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- strakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of racetrack
American and British speakers say racetrack in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪˌstræk/ in the US and /ˈreɪˌstræk/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-strak.
What does racetrack mean?
- A course over which any type of races are run.
- A characteristic circular erosion pattern in deposition processes.
Where does racetrack come from?
From race + track.
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Questions about saying racetrack
How do you pronounce racetrack?
Say RAY-strak. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪˌstræk/. In British English it is /ˈreɪˌstræk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in racetrack?
Racetrack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · strak.
Do Americans and Brits say racetrack the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪˌstræk/ and the British form is /ˈreɪˌstræk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.