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How to pronounce arithmetic in American English
“arithmetic” pronunciation by American speakers
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“arithmetic” in real sentences — American speakers
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But it depends how you do the arithmetic.
Smithsonian Air & Space
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And it really is arithmetic; it's not calculus.
The Obama White House
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they're not necessarily good at arithmetic or counting.
Census Bureau
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