How to Pronounce Arsenic

To pronounce "arsenic", say ARS-en-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɑː(ɹ).sə.nɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɑː(ɹ).sə.nɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “arsenic”

"arsenic" has 3 syllables: ars-en-ic. It rhymes with parsonic, if that helps it stick.

What does arsenic mean?

noun

  1. A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol As) with an atomic number of 33.
  2. A single atom of this element.

adjective

  1. Of or containing arsenic with a valence of 5.

Words that rhyme with arsenic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

parsonic

Related words

astrisulfidetrioxidetrichloridetrisulphidearsenical

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "arsenic"?▾

"Arsenic" has 3 syllables: ars · en · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "arsenic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "arsenic" is /ˈɑː(ɹ).sə.nɪk/.

What does "arsenic" mean?▾

Arsenic: A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol As) with an atomic number of 33.

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