How to pronounce subarctic
Say it like suh-BAHK-tik. Subarctic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAHK).
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US American/sʌˈbɑktɪk/suh-BAHK-tik
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- suh
- BAHK
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subarctic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- BAHKSay 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.
What does subarctic mean?
adjective
- Of, relating to, or characteristic of the subarctic.
- A subarctic region.
Where does subarctic come from?
From sub- + Arctic.
Questions about saying subarctic
How do you pronounce subarctic?
Say suh-BAHK-tik. The American pronunciation is /sʌˈbɑktɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subarctic?
Subarctic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAHK). Broken into parts: suh · BAHK · tik.