How to pronounce alicyclic
Say it like al-ih-SY-klik. Alicyclic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY).
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- al
- ih
- SY
- klik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alicyclic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 alicyclic
American and British speakers say alicyclic in essentially the same way: /ælɪˈsaɪklɪk/ in the US and /ælɪˈsaɪklɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-ih-SY-klik.
What does alicyclic mean?
- Of a class of organic compounds having both aliphatic (chain) and cyclic (ring) structure
- Such an organic compound
Where does alicyclic come from?
Blend of aliphatic + cyclic.
Words that rhyme with alicyclic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alicyclic.
Questions about saying alicyclic
How do you pronounce alicyclic?
Say al-ih-SY-klik. The American pronunciation is /ælɪˈsaɪklɪk/. In British English it is /ælɪˈsaɪklɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alicyclic?
Alicyclic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY). Broken into parts: al · ih · SY · klik.
Do Americans and Brits say alicyclic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ælɪˈsaɪklɪk/ and the British form is /ælɪˈsaɪklɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.