How do you pronounce "boxcars"?

In American English: /ˈbɑːkˌskɑːrz/ (BAHK-skahrz). In British English: /bˈɒkskɑːz/ (B-oksk). In Canadian English: /ˈbɑːkˌskɑːrz/ (BAHK-skahrz). In Australian English: /bˈɒkskɑːz/ (B-oksk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɑːkˌskɑːrz/ (BAHK-skahrz), while in British English it's /bˈɒkskɑːz/ (B-oksk).

How to Pronounce "boxcars"

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/ˈbɑːkˌskɑːrz/

BAHK-skahrz

Syllable Breakdown

bɑːkbox·skɑːrzcars

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