How to pronounce railcar
Say it like RAYL-kar. Railcar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYL).
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- RAYL
- kar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Railcar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- karGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of railcar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RAYL-kah.
What does railcar mean?
- A self-propelled railway vehicle for passengers, similar to a bus.
- A powered single railway vehicle designed for passenger transport, with a driver's cab in both ends; Not to be confused with motor coach/motorcar, which is a powered railway vehicle capable to haul a train.
- Any unpowered railway vehicle.
Where does railcar come from?
From rail + car.
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Questions about saying railcar
How do you pronounce railcar?
Say RAYL-kar. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪlˌkɑr/. In British English it is /ˈreɪlˌkɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in railcar?
Railcar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYL). Broken into parts: RAYL · kar.
Is railcar 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 /ˈreɪlˌkɑː/ (RAYL-kah).