Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce arctic
ARK-tik - sound both of the 'c's
US/ˈɑɹktɪk/
ɑɹktɪk
UK/ˈɑːktɪk/
ɑːktɪk
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Common mistake
Often said 'AR-tik', dropping the first 'c'; both 'c's are pronounced.
What “arctic” means
Of, from, or relating to the region around the North Pole; very cold.
A warm waterproof overshoe.
In a sentence
- Arctic winds swept down from the north and the temperature fell below freezing.
- Researchers study the Arctic climate to understand global weather patterns.
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