How to pronounce bicyclist
Say it like BY-sik-list. Bicyclist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bicyclist. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BY
- sik
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bicyclist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- listKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bicyclist
American and British speakers say bicyclist in essentially the same way: /ˈbaɪˌsɪklɪst/ in the US and /ˈbaɪˌsɪklɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: BY-sik-list.
What does bicyclist mean?
- Rare form of cyclist. How to pronounce cyclist
Where does bicyclist come from?
From bicycle + -ist.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying bicyclist
How do you pronounce bicyclist?
Say BY-sik-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪˌsɪklɪst/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪˌsɪklɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bicyclist?
Bicyclist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · sik · list.
Do Americans and Brits say bicyclist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaɪˌsɪklɪst/ and the British form is /ˈbaɪˌsɪklɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.