how to pronounce arc

/aʁk/

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arc is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of arc in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… sur le syndicat maison arc-en-ciel mise …”

meanings of arc

noun:

Arch.
Arc (curve).
Bow (weapon).
Arc, circular arc, circle segment.

arc frequency in french - C1 level of CEFR

the word arc occurs in french on average 14.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.