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car
Definition:
(nou) a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine (nou) a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad (nou) the compartment that is suspended from an airship and that carries personnel and the cargo and the power plant (nou) where passengers ride up and down (nou) a conveyance for passengers or freight on a cable railway
Phonetic Transcription:
kɑː
Examples:
Retrorockets on the side of the car slowed the vehicle.
When the car stops, the sled will continue into the vehicle.
The Davidson car was armor clad around the entire vehicle.
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Common mistakes of car pronunciation
- Vowel sound confusion: Many learners pronounce "car" with a short vowel sound like in "cat" /kæt/. In both US and UK English, "car" uses a long vowel sound /kɑːr/ (UK) or /kɑr/ (US). Tip: Practice elongating the vowel sound to match the correct pronunciation.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may stress the second syllable or say "car" with equal stress. "Car" is a single-syllable word, so it has no secondary stress. Tip: Focus on saying "car" as a single, strong syllable.
- Mispronouncing the "r": Non-native speakers often drop the "r" sound, saying "cah" instead of "car." In both US and UK pronunciation, the "r" is pronounced /r/. Tip: Ensure your tongue is in the correct position to pronounce the "r" clearly.
- Overemphasizing the "c": Some learners might pronounce "car" too harshly, making it sound like "kahr" with an exaggerated "k" sound. The correct pronunciation is smoother, /kɑːr/ (UK) or /kɑr/ (US). Tip: Relax your mouth when saying "car" to produce a softer sound.
- Adding an extra vowel: A common mistake is inserting an extra vowel sound, leading to "cah-uh" or "car-uh." This can happen due to unfamiliarity with the word. Tip: Practice saying "car" quickly to eliminate any unnecessary sounds.