How to pronounce recycled
Say it like ree-SY-kuld. Recycled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- ree
- SY
- kuld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recycled 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.
- kuldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recycled
American and British speakers say recycled in essentially the same way: /riˈsaɪkəld/ in the US and /riˈsaɪkəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-SY-kuld.
What does recycled mean?
- simple past and past participle of recycle How to pronounce recycle
- That has been through a recycling process.“This cardboard is made from recycled paper.”
Questions about saying recycled
How do you pronounce recycled?
Say ree-SY-kuld. The American pronunciation is /riˈsaɪkəld/. In British English it is /riˈsaɪkəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recycled?
Recycled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: ree · SY · kuld.
Do Americans and Brits say recycled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈsaɪkəld/ and the British form is /riˈsaɪkəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.