How to pronounce Antarctic
Say it like an-TARK-tik. Antarctic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TARK).
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- an
- TARK
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antarctic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TARKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Antarctic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: an-TAHK-tik.
What does Antarctic mean?
- the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters
- at or near the south pole
Questions about saying Antarctic
How do you pronounce Antarctic?
Say an-TARK-tik. The American pronunciation is /ænˈtɑrktɪk/. In British English it is /ænˈtɑːktɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Antarctic?
Antarctic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TARK). Broken into parts: an · TARK · tik.
Is Antarctic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ænˈtɑːktɪk/ (an-TAHK-tik).