How to pronounce cyclopes
Say it like sy-KLOH-peez. Cyclopes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOH).
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- sy
- KLOH
- peez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyclopes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- peezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cyclopes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sy-KLOH-peez.
What does cyclopes mean?
- plural of cyclops How to pronounce cyclops
Questions about saying cyclopes
How do you pronounce cyclopes?
Say sy-KLOH-peez. The American pronunciation is /saɪˈkloʊpiz/. In British English it is /saɪˈkləʊpiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyclopes?
Cyclopes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOH). Broken into parts: sy · KLOH · peez.
Is cyclopes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /saɪˈkləʊpiz/ (sy-KLOH-peez).