How to pronounce cyclicals
Say it like SIK-lih-kulz. Cyclicals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK).
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- SIK
- lih
- kulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyclicals pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cyclicals
American and British speakers say cyclicals in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪklɪkəlz/ in the US and /ˈsɪklɪkəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIK-lih-kulz.
What does cyclicals mean?
- plural of cyclical How to pronounce cyclical
Questions about saying cyclicals
How do you pronounce cyclicals?
Say SIK-lih-kulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪklɪkəlz/. In British English it is /ˈsɪklɪkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyclicals?
Cyclicals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK). Broken into parts: SIK · lih · kulz.
Do Americans and Brits say cyclicals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪklɪkəlz/ and the British form is /ˈsɪklɪkəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.