How to pronounce cyclists
Say it like SY-kuh-lists. Cyclists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- kuh
- lists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyclists 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.
- listsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cyclists
American and British speakers say cyclists in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪkəlɪsts/ in the US and /ˈsaɪkəlɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-kuh-lists.
What does cyclists mean?
- plural of cyclist How to pronounce cyclist
Questions about saying cyclists
How do you pronounce cyclists?
Say SY-kuh-lists. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪkəlɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪkəlɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyclists?
Cyclists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · kuh · lists.
Do Americans and Brits say cyclists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪkəlɪsts/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪkəlɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.