How do you pronounce "arctic"?

In American English: /ˈɑːrktɪk/ (AHRKT-ik). In British English: /ˈɑːktɪk/ (AHKT-ik). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːrktɪk/ (AHRKT-ik). In Australian English: /ˈɑːktɪk/ (AHKT-ik).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːrktɪk/ (AHRKT-ik), while in British English it's /ˈɑːktɪk/ (AHKT-ik).

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arctic

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/ˈɑːrktɪk/

AHRKT-ik

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːrktarc·ɪktic

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Last updated: 2026-02-12