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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