How to pronounce bicyclian
Say it like by-SIK-lee-un. Bicyclian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bicyclian. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- by
- SIK
- lee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bicyclian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- SIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bicyclian
American and British speakers say bicyclian in essentially the same way: /baɪˈsɪkliən/ in the US and /baɪˈsɪkliən/ in the UK.
British respelling: by-SIK-lee-un.
What does bicyclian mean?
- Of or pertaining to a bicycle or bicycles.
Where does bicyclian come from?
From bicycle + -ian.
Questions about saying bicyclian
How do you pronounce bicyclian?
Say by-SIK-lee-un. The American pronunciation is /baɪˈsɪkliən/. In British English it is /baɪˈsɪkliən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bicyclian?
Bicyclian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIK). Broken into parts: by · SIK · lee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say bicyclian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /baɪˈsɪkliən/ and the British form is /baɪˈsɪkliən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.