How do you pronounce "boxcar"?

In American English: /ˈbɑːkˌskɑːr/ (BAHK-skahr). In British English: /bˈɒkskɑː/ (B-oksk). In Canadian English: /ˈbɑːkˌskɑːr/ (BAHK-skahr). In Australian English: /bˈɒkskɑː/ (B-oksk).

Is "boxcar" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɑːkˌskɑːr/ (BAHK-skahr), while in British English it's /bˈɒkskɑː/ (B-oksk).

How to Pronounce "boxcar"

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boxcar

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/ˈbɑːkˌskɑːr/

BAHK-skahr

Syllable Breakdown

bɑːkbox·skɑːrcar

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