How to pronounce lifecycle
Say it like LYFE-sy-kul. Lifecycle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYFE).
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- LYFE
- sy
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lifecycle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYFESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lifecycle
American and British speakers say lifecycle in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪfˌsaɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈlaɪfˌsaɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYFE-sy-kul.
What does lifecycle mean?
- Alternative spelling of life cycle.
Questions about saying lifecycle
How do you pronounce lifecycle?
Say LYFE-sy-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪfˌsaɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪfˌsaɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lifecycle?
Lifecycle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYFE). Broken into parts: LYFE · sy · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say lifecycle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪfˌsaɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪfˌsaɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.