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