How to pronounce waycar
Say it like WAY-kar. Waycar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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US American/ˈweɪˌkɑr/WAY-kar
UK British/ˈweɪˌkɑː/WAY-kah
- WAY
- kar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waycar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSay 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 waycar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAY-kah.
What does waycar mean?
noun
- A crewed railroad car attached to the end of a freight train, serving as the conductor’s office, lookout (often via a cupola), and living quarters, equivalent to a caboose. Used chiefly in North America, historically.
Questions about saying waycar
How do you pronounce waycar?
Say WAY-kar. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪˌkɑr/. In British English it is /ˈweɪˌkɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waycar?
Waycar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · kar.
Is waycar 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 /ˈweɪˌkɑː/ (WAY-kah).