How to Pronounce Arctic

To pronounce "arctic", say ARCT-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɑɹktɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɑɹktɪk/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈɑːktɪk/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “arctic”

Break "arctic" into 2 beats and lean on "ARCT" — that's the stressed one.

What does arctic mean?

noun

  1. A warm waterproof overshoe.
  2. Any of various butterflies of the genus Oeneis.

adjective

  1. (now only in compounds) Pertaining to the celestial north pole, or to the pole star.
  2. Pertaining to the northern polar region of the planet, characterised by extreme cold and an icy landscape.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "arctic"?▾

To pronounce "arctic", say ARCT-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɑɹktɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "arctic"?▾

"Arctic" has 2 syllables: arct · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "arctic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "arctic" is /ˈɑɹktɪk/.

What does "arctic" mean?▾

Arctic: A warm waterproof overshoe.

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