Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce antarctic
ant-ARK-tik - sound both of the 'c's: '...ARK-tik'
US/ænˈtɑɹktɪk/
æntɑɹktɪk
UK/ænˈtɑːktɪk/
æntɑːktɪk
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Common mistake
Often said 'ant-AR-tik', dropping the first 'c'; both 'c's are pronounced.
What “antarctic” means
Of or relating to Antarctica and the region around the South Pole.
Opposite; contradictory.
In a sentence
- An antarctic expedition has to carry everything it needs for months on the ice.
- Researchers study the Antarctic climate to understand global weather patterns.
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