How to pronounce cycled
Say it like SY-kuld. Cycled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- kuld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cycled 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.
- kuldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cycled
American and British speakers say cycled in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪkəld/ in the US and /ˈsaɪkəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-kuld.
What does cycled mean?
- simple past and past participle of cycle How to pronounce cycle
Questions about saying cycled
How do you pronounce cycled?
Say SY-kuld. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪkəld/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪkəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cycled?
Cycled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · kuld.
Do Americans and Brits say cycled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪkəld/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪkəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.