How to pronounce recyclable
Say it like ree-SY-kluh-bul. Recyclable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- ree
- SY
- kluh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recyclable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recyclable
American and British speakers say recyclable in essentially the same way: /riˈsaɪkləbəl/ in the US and /riˈsaɪkləbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-SY-kluh-bul.
What does recyclable mean?
- Able to be recycled.“Soda cans are recyclable.”
- An object that can be recycled, such as a soda can.“The garbage and recyclables need to be taken out to the street tomorrow.”
Where does recyclable come from?
From recycle + -able.
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Questions about saying recyclable
How do you pronounce recyclable?
Say ree-SY-kluh-bul. The American pronunciation is /riˈsaɪkləbəl/. In British English it is /riˈsaɪkləbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recyclable?
Recyclable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: ree · SY · kluh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say recyclable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈsaɪkləbəl/ and the British form is /riˈsaɪkləbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.