How to Pronounce Arc

To pronounce "arc", say ARC — one syllable, IPA /ɑːk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɑːk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “arc”

"arc" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with stark and mark, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: ark — easy to mix up when writing.

What does arc mean?

noun

  1. That part of a circle which a heavenly body appears to pass through as it moves above and below the horizon.
  2. A continuous part of the circumference of a circle (circular arc) or of another curve.

verb

  1. To move following a curved path.
  2. To shape into an arc; to hold in the form of an arc.

Synonyms

circle segmentcircular arccurveswooparrowdirected edge

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Words that rhyme with arc

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

starkmarkdarkremarksnarksparkmonarchbarkbenchmarklarkembarkearmark

Related words

archsparkbowcurvedischargereactorrainbowsemicircle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "arc"?▾

"Arc" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "arc"?▾

The IPA transcription of "arc" is /ɑːk/.

What does "arc" mean?▾

Arc: That part of a circle which a heavenly body appears to pass through as it moves above and below the horizon.

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