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antarctic
Definition:
(nou) the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters
Phonetic Transcription:
ænˈtɑːktɪk
Examples:
Fittingly, the crater lies in the antarctic of Mars.
Compared with the stuff there, a warm antarctic is fairly humdrum.
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Common mistakes of antarctic pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "an-TAR-ctic" instead of the correct "AN-tarctic" (ˈæn.tɑːrk.tɪk). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Pronouncing "antarctic" with a short "a" as in "cat" can lead to confusion. It should be pronounced with a broad "a" sound, as in "father" (ˈæn.tɑːrk.tɪk). Tip: Focus on the "an" sounding like "an" in "and."
- Omitting the second syllable: Some people may say "ANT-ctic" instead of "an-TAR-ctic." This drops the critical middle sound. Tip: Practice saying both syllables clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Confusing "c" sounds: Pronouncing the "c" in "antarctic" like an "s" can lead to errors. The "c" should sound like a "k" (ˈæn.tɑːrk.tɪk). Tip: Emphasize the hard "k" sound in the second syllable.
- Mispronouncing the final "tic": Some might say "antarctik" instead of the correct "antarctic." This alters the word's meaning. Tip: Ensure the final "tic" is pronounced clearly, maintaining the "t" sound.