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How to pronounce Arabic
/ˈærəbɪk/ British English
A·rə·bik
3 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
✗ Many people say
a·RA·bic
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A·rə·bik
My tip
Stress the start: A-rə-bik.
In a sentence
She speaks Arabic and English.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: A-rə-bik.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce Arabic?
In British English, Arabic is pronounced /ˈærəbɪk/. Say it like this: A-rə-bik. Stress the start: A-rə-bik.
How many syllables are in Arabic?
When you say it, Arabic has 3 syllables: A-rə-bik. The strong beat is the first one, A.
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