How to pronounce cyclical
Say it like SY-klih-kul. Cyclical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- klih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyclical 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.
- klihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cyclical
American and British speakers say cyclical in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪklɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈsaɪklɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-klih-kul.
Other ways to say cyclical
Cyclical also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- SIK-lih-kul /ˈsɪklɪkəl/
What does cyclical mean?
- Recurring at regular intervals.
- Rolled up circularly.“a cyclical embryo”
- A stock of a cyclical company.
Where does cyclical come from?
From cyclic + -al.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying cyclical
How do you pronounce cyclical?
Say SY-klih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪklɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪklɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyclical?
Cyclical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · klih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say cyclical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪklɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪklɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.