How to Pronounce "arithmetic"
word
/ˌɛɹɪθˈmɛtɪk/, /ɝˈɪθməˌtɪk/
uh-RITH-met-ik
/əˈrɪθˌmɛtɪk/
uh-RITH-met-ik
Definition
Arithmetic is the part of mathematics that deals with basic number operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɛɹɪθˈmɛtɪk/, /ɝˈɪθməˌtɪk/
British English
/əˈrɪθˌmɛtɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-RITH-met-ik
UK
uh-RITH-met-ik
Listen in Context
We learn arithmetic in elementary school.
Addition and subtraction are parts of arithmetic.
He made an arithmetic mistake in his homework.
My arithmetic isn’t great—I always use a calculator.