How to pronounce cycling
Say it like SY-kuh-ling. Cycling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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US American/ˈsaɪkəlɪŋ/SY-kuh-ling
UK British/ˈsaɪklɪŋ/SY-kling
- SY
- kuh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cycling 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cycling
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: SY-kling.
What does cycling mean?
noun
- the sport of traveling on a bicycle or motorcycle
Where does cycling come from?
By surface analysis, cycle + -ing.
Questions about saying cycling
How do you pronounce cycling?
Say SY-kuh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪkəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪklɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cycling?
Cycling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · kuh · ling.
Is cycling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈsaɪklɪŋ/ (SY-kling).