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