How to pronounce arcs
Say it like ARKS. Arcs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ɑrks/ARKS
UK British/ɑːks/AHKS
- ARKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arcs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of arcs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHKS.
What does arcs mean?
noun
- plural of arc How to pronounce arc
- third-person singular simple present indicative of arc How to pronounce arc
Questions about saying arcs
How do you pronounce arcs?
Say ARKS. The American pronunciation is /ɑrks/. In British English it is /ɑːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arcs?
Arcs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ARKS.
Is arcs 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 /ɑːks/ (AHKS).