How to pronounce encyclicals
Say it like en-SIK-lih-kulz. Encyclicals has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIK).
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- en
- SIK
- lih
- kulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encyclicals 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.
- kulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of encyclicals
American and British speakers say encyclicals in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəlz/ in the US and /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-SIK-lih-kulz.
What does encyclicals mean?
- plural of encyclical How to pronounce encyclical
Questions about saying encyclicals
How do you pronounce encyclicals?
Say en-SIK-lih-kulz. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəlz/. In British English it is /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encyclicals?
Encyclicals has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIK). Broken into parts: en · SIK · lih · kulz.
Do Americans and Brits say encyclicals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəlz/ and the British form is /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.