Antarctic is pronounced ant-ARK-tik (IPA /æntˈɑːrktɪk/). Pronounce both 'c' sounds — 'ant-ARK-tik' with two /k/ sounds.
IPA: /æntˈɑːrktɪk/
Syllables: ant · ARK · tik
Common ESL mistake: Learners drop the first 'c' saying 'ant-AR-tik'.
Tip: Pronounce both 'c' sounds — 'ant-ARK-tik' with two /k/ sounds.