How to pronounce cyclops
Say it like SY-klawps. Cyclops has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- klawps
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyclops 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.
- klawpsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of cyclops
American and British speakers say cyclops in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪˌklɔps/ in the US and /ˈsaɪˌklɒps/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-klops.
What does cyclops mean?
- A one-eyed giant from Greek and Roman mythology.
- A one-eyed creature of any species.
- Any copepod in the genus Cyclops.
Questions about saying cyclops
How do you pronounce cyclops?
Say SY-klawps. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪˌklɔps/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪˌklɒps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyclops?
Cyclops has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · klawps.
Do Americans and Brits say cyclops the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪˌklɔps/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪˌklɒps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.