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How to pronounce antarctic in American English

“antarctic” pronunciation by American speakers

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“antarctic” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. the northern Antarctic Peninsula.

    NASA

  2. rainforests and the Antarctic.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  3. from the Argentine Antarctic Institute.

    NSF

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