Pronunciation
How to pronounce “car”
“car” is pronounced /kɑːɹ/ — 1 syllable.
The sound
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car
/kɑːɹ/
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'car' is one beat: /kɑːɹ/. Watch the /ɹ/ sound — Curl or bunch the tongue back WITHOUT touching anything; round the lips a little.Meaning
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
“he needs a car to get to work”
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