How to Pronounce "flatcars"
word
FLAT-karz
FLAT-kahz
Definition
Flatcars are railroad cars with a flat, open top and no sides or roof, mainly used for carrying heavy or large objects such as machinery, trucks, or containers.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈflætˌkɑːrz
British English
ˈflætˌkɑːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FLAT-karz
UK
FLAT-kahz
Listen in Context
The workers loaded the pipes onto the flatcars.
Two flatcars were connected behind the engine.
They used flatcars to move heavy construction equipment.
Shipping containers are often stacked on flatcars for transport across the country.