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Quickly move to a 'k' sound.
End with 'tic', with a short 'i' and a 'k' sound.
pronouncing 'ar' as 'er' (er-tic)
dropping the 'k' sound (ar-tic)
adding an extra 'c' sound (arc-tic-k)
Begin with the 'a' as in 'father'.
Follow with a clear 'k' sound.
Conclude with 'tic', similar to 'tick'.
making the 'ar' sound like 'or' (or-tic)
missing the 'k' sound (arc-tic)
pronouncing as three syllables (ar-cuh-tic)
No, both 'c' sounds in 'arctic' are pronounced.
The 'k' is subtle; make sure to emphasize it after 'ar'.
No, the stress remains on the first syllable in both AmE and BrE.
Related to the North Pole area.
/ænˈtɑːrk.tɪk/
Relating to the South Pole
/ɑrtʃ/
A curved structure
/ˈɑr.tɪ.kəl/
A piece of writing in a publication
Emphasis on 'arc' in 'arctic' vs 'antarctic'.
Ending 'tic' in 'arctic' vs 'tch' in 'arch'.
Two syllables in 'arctic' vs three in 'article'.
Imagine the icy North Pole to remember the cold association.
Say 'arc' and 'tic' separately, then combine them.
