How to pronounce cyclamen
Say it like SY-kluh-men. Cyclamen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- kluh
- men
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyclamen 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.
- kluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- menGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cyclamen
American and British speakers say cyclamen in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪkləˌmɛn/ in the US and /ˈsaɪkləˌmɛn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-kluh-men.
What does cyclamen mean?
- Any of various primulaceous flowering plants, of the genus Cyclamen, widely cultivated as a houseplant, having decorative leaves and solitary flowers.
- A purplish-red color.
Where does cyclamen come from?
Borrowing from New Latin cyclamen, from Latin cyclamīnos.
Questions about saying cyclamen
How do you pronounce cyclamen?
Say SY-kluh-men. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪkləˌmɛn/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪkləˌmɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyclamen?
Cyclamen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · kluh · men.
Do Americans and Brits say cyclamen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪkləˌmɛn/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪkləˌmɛn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.