How to pronounce arctician
Say it like ark-TISH-un. Arctician has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TISH).
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- ark
- TISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arctician pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of arctician
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ahk-TISH-un.
What does arctician mean?
- One who has investigated matters relating to the Arctic regions; an Arctic explorer.
Where does arctician come from?
From Arctic + -ian.
Words that rhyme with arctician
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Questions about saying arctician
How do you pronounce arctician?
Say ark-TISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ɑrkˈtɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɑːkˈtɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arctician?
Arctician has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TISH). Broken into parts: ark · TISH · un.
Is arctician 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 /ɑːkˈtɪʃən/ (ahk-TISH-un).