How to pronounce encyclical
Say it like en-SIK-lih-kul. Encyclical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIK).
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- en
- SIK
- lih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encyclical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of encyclical
American and British speakers say encyclical in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/ in the US and /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-SIK-lih-kul.
What does encyclical mean?
- A papal letter, intended for general circulation in the Catholic Church.
- Intended for general circulation.
Questions about saying encyclical
How do you pronounce encyclical?
Say en-SIK-lih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/. In British English it is /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encyclical?
Encyclical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIK). Broken into parts: en · SIK · lih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say encyclical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/ and the British form is /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.