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How to pronounce cyclically

Say it like SIK-lih-klee. Cyclically has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK).

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US American/ˈsɪklɪkli/SIK-lih-klee
UK British/ˈsɪklɪkli/SIK-lih-klee
  • SIK
  • lih
  • klee
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Cyclically pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. SIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  2. lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  3. kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of cyclically

American and British speakers say cyclically in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪklɪkli/ in the US and /ˈsɪklɪkli/ in the UK.

British respelling: SIK-lih-klee.

What does cyclically mean?

adverb
  1. In a cyclic manner; in cycles; periodically.

Where does cyclically come from?

From cyclic + -ally or cyclical + -ly.

Questions about saying cyclically

How do you pronounce cyclically?

Say SIK-lih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪklɪkli/. In British English it is /ˈsɪklɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in cyclically?

Cyclically has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK). Broken into parts: SIK · lih · klee.

Do Americans and Brits say cyclically the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪklɪkli/ and the British form is /ˈsɪklɪkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).