How to pronounce recycle
Say it like ree-SY-kul. Recycle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- ree
- SY
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recycle 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.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recycle
American and British speakers say recycle in essentially the same way: /riˈsaɪkəl/ in the US and /ˌriːˈsaɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-SY-kul.
What does recycle mean?
- To break down and reuse component materials.“Both paper and plastic can be recycled.”
- To reuse as a whole.
- To collect or place in a bin for recycling.
- An act of recycling.
Where does recycle come from?
From re- + cycle.
Questions about saying recycle
How do you pronounce recycle?
Say ree-SY-kul. The American pronunciation is /riˈsaɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌriːˈsaɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recycle?
Recycle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: ree · SY · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say recycle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈsaɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˌriːˈsaɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.