How to pronounce arctic
Say it like ARK-tik. Arctic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɑrktɪk/ARK-tik
UK British/ˈɑːktɪk/AHK-tik
- ARK
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Careful speech keeps the first c: 'ARK-tik'.
Arctic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARKSay 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 arctic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHK-tik.
What does arctic mean?
adjective
- Alternative letter-case form of Arctic.
- Alternative letter-case form of Arctic.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying arctic
How do you pronounce arctic?
Say ARK-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrktɪk/. In British English it is /ˈɑːktɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arctic?
Arctic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARK). Broken into parts: ARK · tik.
Is arctic 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 /ˈɑːktɪk/ (AHK-tik).