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