How to Pronounce Arithmetic

To pronounce "arithmetic", say ar-ithm-ET-ic — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɛɹɪθˈmɛtɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

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10

Letters

/ˌɛɹɪθˈmɛtɪk/

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What does arithmetic mean?

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or using arithmetic; arithmetical.
  2. Of a progression, mean, etc, computed solely using addition.

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How do you pronounce "arithmetic"?

To pronounce "arithmetic", say ar-ithm-ET-ic — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɛɹɪθˈmɛtɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "arithmetic"?

"Arithmetic" has 4 syllables: ar · ithm · et · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "arithmetic"?

The IPA transcription of "arithmetic" is /ˌɛɹɪθˈmɛtɪk/.

What does "arithmetic" mean?

Arithmetic: Of, relating to, or using arithmetic; arithmetical.

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