How to pronounce Cyclades
Say it like SY-kladz. Cyclades has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- kladz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyclades pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kladzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of Cyclades
American and British speakers say Cyclades in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪˌklædz/ in the US and /ˈsaɪˌklædz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-kladz.
What does Cyclades mean?
- An Aegean island chain in southeast-central Greece, surrounding the main island Delos, further including the islands of Andros, Amorgos, Irakleia, Kea, Mykonos Naxos, Paros, Santorini, Syra, Tinos and others.
Questions about saying Cyclades
How do you pronounce Cyclades?
Say SY-kladz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪˌklædz/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪˌklædz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Cyclades?
Cyclades has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · kladz.
Do Americans and Brits say Cyclades the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪˌklædz/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪˌklædz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.