How to pronounce acyclic
Say it like ay-SY-klik. Acyclic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- ay
- SY
- klik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acyclic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- klikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acyclic
American and British speakers say acyclic in essentially the same way: /eɪˈsaɪklɪk/ in the US and /eɪˈsaɪklɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-SY-klik.
What does acyclic mean?
- Not cyclic; having an open chain structure.
- Containing no cycles.
- Of a flower, having its parts inserted spirally on the receptacle.
Where does acyclic come from?
From a- + cyclic.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying acyclic
How do you pronounce acyclic?
Say ay-SY-klik. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈsaɪklɪk/. In British English it is /eɪˈsaɪklɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acyclic?
Acyclic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: ay · SY · klik.
Do Americans and Brits say acyclic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪˈsaɪklɪk/ and the British form is /eɪˈsaɪklɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.