To pronounce "arcane", say ARC-an-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɑɹˈkeɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɑɹˈkeɪn/
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"arcane" has 3 syllables: arc-an-e. It rhymes with ascertain and disdain, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“arcane rituals”
“arcane details”
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"Arcane" has 3 syllables: arc · an · e.
The IPA transcription of "arcane" is /ɑɹˈkeɪn/.
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