How do you pronounce "arabic"?

In American English: /ˈærəbɪk/ (AR-uhb-ik). In British English: /ˈæɹəbɪk/ (AR-uhb-ik). In Canadian English: /ˈærəbɪk/ (AR-uhb-ik). In Australian English: /ˈaɹɐbˌɪk/ (AR).

Is "arabic" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈærəbɪk/ (AR-uhb-ik), while in British English it's /ˈæɹəbɪk/ (AR-uhb-ik).

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arabic

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/ˈærəbɪk/

AR-uhb-ik

Syllable Breakdown

æra·əbra·ɪkbic

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Last updated: 2026-02-12