How to pronounce arabic
Say it like AR-uh-bik. Arabic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- uh
- bik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arabic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of arabic
American and British speakers say arabic in essentially the same way: /ˈærəbɪk/ in the US and /ˈærəbɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: AR-uh-bik.
Other ways to say arabic
Arabic also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ER-uh-bik /ˈɛrəbɪk/
What does arabic mean?
- Only used in arabic acid
- Only used in arabic numeral
Questions about saying arabic
How do you pronounce arabic?
Say AR-uh-bik. The American pronunciation is /ˈærəbɪk/. In British English it is /ˈærəbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arabic?
Arabic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · uh · bik.
Do Americans and Brits say arabic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈærəbɪk/ and the British form is /ˈærəbɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.